"Max Dowman celebrates his Arsenal winner against Bayern Munich (Image credit: Getty Images) Arsenal's newest teenage sensation Max Dowman is one of English football's best up-and-coming talents, and is yet to celebrate his 16th birthday. The Hale End academy graduate made his Premier League debut back in August, winning a penalty off the bench during a 5-0 win over Leeds United."
"He then featured in the final stages against Liverpool and has since gone on to make appearances in the Carabao Cup and Champions League. Occasionally, Dowman is tasked with playing youth football, as his age suggests he should be. And on Wednesday afternoon, the 15-year-old reminded spectators precisely why he has been given first-team opportunities by Mikel Arteta."
"With Bayern in search of an equaliser, the Gunners regained possession and entrusted Dowman with the ball. The teenager rode one challenge, making his way into the penalty area before performing a Diego Maradona-esque spin to dumbfound the Bayern defender and put himself through one-on-one with the goalkeeper. Deftly, Dowman lifted the ball over the onrushing Bayern No.1, the reaction to which was audible among the modest crowd."
Max Dowman is a 15-year-old Hale End graduate and one of England's most promising young footballers. He made his Premier League debut in August, winning a penalty after coming off the bench in a 5-0 victory over Leeds United. He has featured late against Liverpool and appeared in the Carabao Cup and Champions League. Dowman scored twice as Arsenal U19s beat Bayern Munich U19 4-2 in the UEFA Youth League, including a stoppage-time solo goal where he rode a challenge, executed a Diego Maradona-style spin and chipped the goalkeeper. His ball-carrying provokes heavy fouling and indicates significant long-term potential.
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