Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman has made UEFA Champions League history, becoming the first 15-year-old to play in the competition.
The 15-year-old came on as a 73rd-minute substitute in Arsenal’s 3-0 away win against Slavia Praha on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. His appearance at 15 years and 308 days old breaks the previous record held by Youssoufa Moukoko, who was 16 years and 18 days old when he debuted for Borussia Dortmund in 2020.
Dowman’s entry pushes other famous young stars, like Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal and former Nigerian defender Celestine Babayaro, down the all-time list.
The record highlights the ongoing trend of top European clubs giving opportunities to exceptionally young talents on the biggest stage.
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Disclaimer: This sports report is based on official match data and UEFA records. The historical player data is based on widely reported statistics. All ages and dates are presented as recorded by official sources.
