Arsenal star named one of the top ten best teenagers in the world

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·30 August 2025

Arsenal star named one of the top ten best teenagers in the world

Arsenal now boast some of the most exciting teenagers in European football, with Max Dowman’s debut at the age of 15 in their most recent match highlighting the extraordinary depth of talent emerging from their academy. The club has long been recognised for producing exceptional players, with its youth system consistently regarded as one of the best in the world.

Many graduates eventually move abroad to pursue opportunities at other clubs, yet Arsenal have often chosen to promote those deemed too talented to lose. Over the years, this approach has ensured a steady stream of academy players breaking into the senior squad and contributing significantly at the highest level.

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Arsenal’s Tradition of Youth Development

Past examples of successful graduates include Bukayo Saka, Reiss Nelson and Emile Smith Rowe, all of whom progressed from the youth ranks into the first team and established themselves as integral members of the squad. More recently, the club have continued this tradition with the emergence of Ethan Nwaneri and Myles Lewis-Skelly. Both featured regularly last season and are now considered reliable options within Mikel Arteta’s set-up.

Dowman’s debut has further underlined the promise within the current group. His performance has already marked him out as one to watch, with expectations rising regarding how he might develop in the years ahead. Arsenal’s commitment to giving young players opportunities reflects the club’s confidence in their potential and belief in long-term development.

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Recognition on the Global Stage

The strength of Arsenal’s youth system has not gone unnoticed. According to the Daily Mail, citing figures from CIES Observatory, Lewis-Skelly has been ranked among the top ten teenage players worldwide, placing seventh, while Nwaneri has been listed in fifteenth position. Such recognition demonstrates how highly regarded these prospects already are on the global stage.

Rankings, however, only tell part of the story. For Arsenal, the real measure of success will be how these players mature over the next decade and the role they play in helping the club achieve its ambitions. The hope is that their progression will not only continue but also culminate in winning major trophies in North London.

The club’s philosophy of nurturing young talent remains central to its identity, and with players like Dowman, Nwaneri and Lewis-Skelly stepping up, the future looks promising. If these teenagers fulfil their potential, Arsenal could reap the rewards for many years to come.

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