Arsenal’s Max Dowman becomes the youngest player in the history of the Champions League

Arsenal winger Max Dowman became the youngest player in Champions League history when he played against Slavia Prague in the Gunners’ European fixture on Tuesday.

Dowman, who became the second-youngest Premier League player this season, is 15 years and 308 days.

The teen sensation is still 15 and won’t turn 16 until December 31, 2025.

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Former Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko held the record as the youngest player in Champions League history before tonight.

Moukoko set the record, aged 16 years and 18 days, in a 2-1 away win in Dortmund against Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2020.

Published on November 5, 2025