Teenage Prodigy, Separated from Senior Squad, Makes History Again

Pulse Sports Team 16:38 - 24 May 2026

Arsenal's English sensation, Max Dowman, has become the youngest player in Premier League history to start a match. He was 16 years and 144 days old when he took to the field for the English champions in Sunday's final 38th-round clash against Crystal Palace.

Dowman had already made history in March, becoming the youngest scorer in the English top flight when he netted a stoppage-time goal off the bench in Arsenal's 2-0 victory over Everton.

This season also saw him become the youngest player in Champions League history, making his debut as a substitute against Slavia Prague in November at just 15 years and 308 days old.

Dowman is still attending school and, under Premier League rules for players under 18, must use a separate changing room from the senior "Gunners" squad.