He's only 15! Arsenal's Max Dowman becomes youngest-ever player in the Champions League

Arsenal winger Max Dowman became the youngest player in Champions League history when, at age 15 years and 308 days, he entered as a second-half substitute against Slavia Prague on Tuesday

Arsenal winger Max Dowman became the youngest player in Champions League history when, at age 15 years and 308 days, he entered as a second-half substitute against Slavia Prague on Tuesday.

Dowman is the first 15-year-old to play in Europe's top club competition. The previous youngest was Youssoufa Moukoko, a striker who played for Borussia Dortmund just 18 days after his 16th birthday back in 2020.

Dowman's latest exploit came weeks after he became the second-youngest player — behind Arsenal teammate Ethan Nwaneri — to feature in the Premier League after making his debut against Leeds, also as a second-half substitute in August.

Still a school kid, Dowman has also come on as a replacement at defending champion Liverpool in the league this season and featured in two English League Cup matches.

Arsenal was leading 3-0 when Dowman came on to replace Leandro Trossard in the 72nd minute against Slavia. There were no more goals.