Football
MaxDowman
Max Dowman is an English forward for Arsenal who mainly uses his left foot. Born on 31 December 2009, he became the youngest Premier League goalscorer and the youngest player to receive a winner's medal after Arsenal's 2025/26 title.
Dowman explained
A league champion at 16 years and 144 days
Dowman scored against Everton on 14 March 2026 at 16 years and 73 days. By the final league match on 24 May, he was 16 years and 144 days old.
He made more than the five league appearances required for a championship medal in the 2025/26 season.
His direct running gives Arsenal several options. He can stay wide, move inside onto his left foot or carry the ball towards a defender before releasing a pass.
| Club | Arsenal |
|---|---|
| Nationality | England |
| Date of birth | 31 December 2009 |
| Playing role | Dowman plays as a forward and mainly uses his left foot |
| Premier League record | Youngest goalscorer |
| Carabao Cup | Round Three Player of the Round, 12 October 2026 |
Two cup goals brought another award
Dowman scored twice in Arsenal’s 4-2 win at Ipswich on 15 September 2026. He opened the scoring with a direct run and added his second goal after half-time.
On 12 October the EFL named him Carabao Cup Player of Round Three. The performance showed that he can influence a senior match from the start and receive the ball under pressure from defenders.