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Arsenal's Dowman becomes youngest-ever Champions League player

Arsenal's English midfielder Max Dowman celebrates after the UEFA Champions League vs Slavia Prague, Czech Republic on November 4, 2025. (Michal Cizek / AFP)

Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman became the youngest Champions League player ever after coming on as a 73rd-minute substitute at Slavia Prague on Tuesday as Arsenal cruised to a 3-0 win.

Dowman, who is 15 years and 308 days old, beat German striker Youssoufa Moukoko, who played for Borussia Dortmund at Zenit St Petersburg at 16 years and 18 days in 2020.

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