Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Arsenal's Max Dowman Signs Pre-Contract Agreement
Max Dowman is a very talented young player who has been with Arsenal for a long time.
He is so good that his coach, Mikel Arteta, compared him to Lionel Messi.
Max is only 15, but he has already played in big games like the Champions League and the Premier League.
He is very excited to keep learning and playing for Arsenal.
Other players like Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri have also come up through Arsenal's team for young players, and they inspire Max to work hard.
Max Dowman, 15, has signed a pre-contract agreement with Arsenal.
He became the youngest player to feature in the Champions League.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta compared him to Lionel Messi.
Dowman has also played in the Premier League, making him the second-youngest.
He is inspired by other Arsenal academy graduates like Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri.
- Who
- Max Dowman, a young Arsenal player
- What
- Signed a pre-contract agreement with Arsenal
- When
- The deal was announced on Friday
- Where
- At Arsenal
- Why
- To secure professional terms when he turns 17
- Player
- Max Dowman
- Club
- Arsenal
- Age at Champions League Debut
- 15 years, 208 days
- Manager
- Mikel Arteta
- Comparison
- Lionel Messi