"Arsenal's Hale End academy looks to have produced another generational talent in Dowman, with the 15-year-old midfielder already drawing stylistic comparisons to Martin Ødegaard as a right-sided playmaker who drifts infield onto his stronger left foot. A key difference is that Dowman dazzles with his dribbling, take-ons and speed on the ball, while his composure to stand up against senior defenders, as seen on Arsenal's preseason tour, is also impressive for one so young."
"The England youth international was a central figure in Aston Villa's historic treble-winning U18 side last season, and found the net in the FA Youth Cup final. Jimoh-Aloba is still defining his exact role and has shown he can operate anywhere across central midfield, but with his stamina, creativity, attacking instinct and fine close control, his long-term future may be found in the attacking third."
The Premier League season restarted after a summer featuring the Club World Cup and numerous transfers. Arsenal produced another standout youngster in 15-year-old Dowman, a right-sided playmaker who drifts infield onto his stronger left foot, and who combines dribbling, take-ons, speed and surprising composure against senior defenders. Dowman scored 15 goals and supplied five assists in last season's U18 Premier League but remains too young to sign a professional contract; meaningful first-team minutes could influence his long-term commitment. Aston Villa's Jimoh-Aloba starred in a treble-winning U18 side, scored in the FA Youth Cup final and has shown midfield versatility, stamina and attacking instincts that earned a Premier League substitute listing.
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