Arsenal's Dowman becomes youngest-ever Champions League player

Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman became the youngest Champions League player ever after coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute at Slavia Prague..

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Arsenal's Max Dowman made history by becoming the youngest-ever Champions League player during their 3-0 victory over Slavia Prague on November 4, 2025.

Dowman was 15 years and 308 days old when he entered the game in the 73rd-minute.
He surpassed the previous record held by Youssoufa Moukoko, who was 16 years and 18 days old in 2020.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta praised Dowman's "personality" and "courage" while teammate Mikel Merino called him "an amazing player to watch".
Dowman also became the youngest player to start a match for Arsenal in a League Cup fixture against Brighton a week prior.

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