Max Dowman, 16, becomes Premier League’s youngest scorer as Arteta urges calm | OneFootball

Max Dowman, 16, became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history at 16 years and 73 days, striking in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Everton on Saturday 14 March.

Introduced on 74 minutes with the match still goalless, the academy forward seized the moment. Arsenal finally broke through, and his finish supplied the second to settle it.

Only last autumn, aged 15, he was tormenting Bayern Munich’s under-19s in the Youth League, looking far beyond his years.

Mikel Arteta called it a rare feat in such a moment, and he urged everyone to keep calm and savour it.

Born on 31 December 2009, Dowman cannot yet drive or drink in England. He has developed early physically, which has enabled him to play above his age group.

For now, the teenager is still floating, enjoying the moment.

Source: L'Équipe