History of Max Dowman in Timeline

Max Dowman is an English footballer currently playing as an attacking midfielder or winger for Arsenal, a Premier League club. He is known for his offensive capabilities.

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September 2023: Playing with Arsenal U18s

In September 2023, Max Dowman, at the age of 13, began playing with Arsenal U18s, marking a significant step in his youth career.

September 2024: Scoring in UEFA Youth League Match

On September 19, 2024, Max Dowman scored in the Arsenal U19's UEFA Youth League match against Atalanta. At 14 years, eight months, and 19 days old, he became the youngest goal-scorer in the competition's history.

December 2024: Training with Arsenal's First Team

In December 2024, after becoming the youngest ever Premier League 2 player at 14 years old, Max Dowman began training with Arsenal's first team, with the goal of joining the first-team squad during the 2025–26 season.

2024: England U16 and England U17 Debuts

In 2024, Max Dowman made his debuts for both the England U16 and England U17 national teams, marking the start of his international career at the youth level.

July 2025: First-Team Debut

On July 23, 2025, Max Dowman made his first-team debut in a pre-season friendly against AC Milan in Singapore at the age of 15.

September 2025: England U19 Debut and Youngest Goalscorer

In September 2025, Max Dowman made his England U19 debut during a 2–0 win over Ukraine at Pinatar Arena and became the youngest-ever goalscorer for the England U19 side, beating Ryan Sessegnon's record from 2016, in a 7–0 win against Wales.

October 2025: Arsenal's Youngest Ever Starter

On October 29, 2025, Max Dowman became Arsenal's youngest ever starter at 15 years and 302 days old, breaking the previous club record. This was when he was named in the starting XI for the fourth round of the EFL Cup 2025–26 against Brighton at the Emirates Stadium.

November 2025: Youngest Player in Champions League

On November 4, 2025, Max Dowman became the youngest player to appear in the UEFA Champions League at 15 years and 308 days old, during Arsenal's 3–0 victory against Slavia Prague.

2025: UEFA European Under-17 Championship

In 2025, Max Dowman was included in the squad for the 2025 UEFA European Under-17 Championship. He started in all three of England's games, scoring the opening goal in a 4–2 win against the Czech Republic.

January 2026: Signing Pre-Contract Agreement with Arsenal FC

On January 30, 2026, Arsenal FC announced that Max Dowman had signed a pre-contract agreement with the club that would lead to him signing professional terms when he turns 17.