Max Dowman made Premier League history on March 14, 2026, becoming the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history at just 16 years and 73 days old as reported by fabrizo romano via their official x handle.
Romano posted;
Max Dowman becomes Arsenal youngest goalscorer ever in Premier League! 16 years, 73 days.
Softfootball reported that The teenage sensation came off the bench for Arsenal in a crucial 2–0 victory over Everton . Dowman first played a key role in the opening goal, delivering the cross that allowed Viktor Gyökeres to score in the 89th minute.
Moments later, the youngster capped off a remarkable cameo by scoring a solo goal deep into stoppage time, sealing the win and sending Arsenal fans into celebration.
The victory pushed Arsenal 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League table, strengthening their push for what could be the club’s first league title in 22 years.
Dowman’s breakthrough moment comes just days after another historic milestone. On March 7, 2026, he became the youngest player ever to start an FA Cup match for Arsenal during a 2–1 fifth-round victory over Mansfield Town.
Following that performance, manager Mikel Arteta described the young midfielder as “exceptional,” praising his composure and intelligence on the ball despite his age.
Arsenal have already moved to secure Dowman’s long-term future at the club. Amid interest from European giants such as Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, and Chelsea, the Gunners announced in January that the teenager had signed a pre-contract agreement that will become a full professional deal when he turns 17 on December 31, 2026.
Dowman, who has been part of Arsenal’s academy since the age of eight, has often spoken about drawing inspiration from fellow academy graduates like Bukayo Saka and Ethan Nwaneri.
The 2025–26 season has already been historic for the young midfielder. In addition to becoming the youngest Premier League goalscorer, Dowman has also set records as the youngest player to appear in the Champions League for Arsenal and the youngest goalscorer in UEFA Youth League history, marking him as one of the most exciting young talents in world football.
