Max Dowman is a British footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for the English club Arsenal. He is a traditional number 10, who became known as the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history at just 16 years and 73 days old. He is also acknowledged as a specialist on set piece delivery.
Max Dowman
Profession: Footballer
Born: December 31, 2001
Age: 24 years old
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Chelmsford, England
Known for: Youth player for England and Arsenal.
Profile Overview
Dowman was born in Chelmsford, England. He was raised by his parents, Robert Dowman and Caroline Dowman, alongside his two older siblings, Ethan and Imogen. He began his youth career at local club Billericay Town before moving to Arsenal’s Academy at the age of eight.
Dowman’s journey with Arsenal’s Academy allowed him to develop his skills and gain valuable experience. His hard work and dedication eventually led to his competitive debut for the club, which came shortly before he made history by scoring his first goal at just 16 years old.
He played for England at the 2025 UEFA European under-17 Chanpionship, where he scored the opening goal in a 4-2 win against Czech Republic. He has also represented England at the under-16 and under-19 levels just like Nico O’Reilly, Ayden Heaven, Rio Ngumoha.
Career Timeline
- 2015 – Arsenal (youth career)
- 2025 – Arsenal
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Max Dowman
- Nationality: British
- Height: 1.83 m
- Religion: Christian
- Parents: Robert Dowman (father), Caroline Dowman (mother)
- Siblings: Ethan, Imogen
Trivia
- Max Dowman can play in different positions, either as a right-winger or attacking midfielder.
- He has been called the next “Kaka” by Arsenal youth team coach Gustavo Oliveira.
- He began his youth career at Billericay Town before moving to Arsenal’s Academy at age eight.
- He has represented England at the youth level since 2024.
- Max Dowman became the youngest-ever goalscorer for the U19s on November 15, 2025.
- He has not been featured in the data base of EA SPORTS FC 26.
