Max Dowman
Club: Arsenal
Age: 15
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Nation: England
The hype around Arsenal’s 15-year-old prospect Max Dowman has begun and after starring in the pre-season victory against Newcastle, it is showing no signs of slowing down.
Dowman is well ahead of schedule at the Emirates and, despite his age, now seems to be in the first-team picture after featuring in all of Arsenal’s friendlies during the summer.
He was a regular in first-team training for Mikel Arteta’s team last season, but Premier League and Champions League rules prevent players in the U15 age group or younger from competing.
Hailed as the “best 15-year-old in the country” by Arsenal team-mate Declan Rice, Dowman could be the latest youth product to emerge from Hale End.
Bukayo Saka, Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly, as well as the likes of Emile Smith Rowe and Eddie Nketiah, are just a few of those to have broken through in recent years.
Overexposure will be accounted for, but so far, Dowman is taking everything in his stride when tasked with stepping up at the senior level.
If you’re good enough, you’re old enough. Prepare to see more of the young playmaker this season.
