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Dowman, 15, becomes Arsenal's youngest ever starter

Arsenal's Max Dowman (right) vies for the ball with Brighton & Hove Albion's Maxim De Cuyper during their Fourth Round match of Carabao Cup at Emirates Stadium, London, Britain on October 29, 2025.


Photo credit: Photo |  Reuters

Arsenal's Max Dowman impressed manager Mikel Arteta as he became the club's youngest starter at just 15 years and 302 days in Wednesday's 2-0 League Cup win over Brighton & Hove Albion, earning the coach's praise for his impact in the game.

Dowman, who has been at the club since 2015, made his senior debut off the bench earlier this season, before breaking Jack Porter's record for being the youngest starter.