Max Dowman(born 31 December 2009) is an Englishfootballerwho plays as anattacking midfielderforArsenal.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 31 December 2009 | ||
| Place of birth | England | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Arsenal | ||
| Number | 99 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Arsenal | |||
| International career‡ | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2024– | England U16 | 5 | (0) |
| 2024– | England U17 | 4 | (2) |
| ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 October 2024 | |||
Club career
editDowman made his debut forArsenal's U18in September 2023 at the age of 13.[1][2]On 19 September 2024 Dowman scored inUEFA Youth Leaguegame agaistAtalanta,at the age of 14 years, eight months, and 19 days becoming the youngest goal-scorer in thecompetition's history.[3][4]
International career
editDowman made hisEngland U16andEngland U17debuts in 2024.[5]
Style of play
editComfortable playing in a number of positions, Dowman has been utilised as an attacking midfielder and as a traditional '10' for Arsenal's youth teams, but can also play as a right winger. He is skilful, energetic and naturally gifted in the final third and is able to cut defences with a precise and accurate pass.[2][6]Arsenal youth team coach Gustavo Oliveira labelled Dowman the "nextKaká".[7]
References
edit- ^"Arsenal wonderkid playing four years above his age as Mikel Arteta gets Bukayo Saka reminder".football.london.31 March 2024.
- ^abMitton, Alex (20 September 2024)."Who is Arsenal's Teenage Starlet Max Dowman".GiveMeSport.com.
- ^"Arsenal's Max Dowman, 14, becomes youngest UEFA Youth League goalscorer".The Athletic.19 September 2024.
- ^"History maker! Arsenal wonderkid smashes three Youth League records after scoring for Gunners against Atalanta aged just 14".Goal.com.19 September 2024.
- ^"Max Dowman Internationals".Worldfootball.
- ^"14-year-old Arsenal wonderkid impresses in UEFA Youth League again as rapid rise continues".football.london.2 October 2024.
- ^"Arsenal have next Kaka as academy coach draws comparisons to Brazil legend".football.london.11 October 2024.
External links
edit- Max Dowmanat Soccerway
- Max Dowmanat Worldfootball
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