Arsenal teenager Max Dowman has received three Guinness World Records certificates after setting three milestones in English and European football before his 17th birthday.
Guinness World Records confirmed the recognition in a post on its verified X account on Thursday, celebrating the 16-year-old’s rapid rise through the game.
.. reads, “Three Guinness World Records titles before 17.
“@Arsenal’s Max Dowman has been presented with three official Guinness World Records certificates following his record-breaking rise through English and European football.”
Dowman holds the record for the youngest player to feature in the UEFA Champions League, having made his appearance at the age of 15 years and 308 days.
He is also recognised as the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history, scoring at 16 years and 73 days.
The Arsenal youngster additionally became the youngest player to win the Premier League at 16 years and 144 days.
Dowman collected his winner’s medal at that age as Arsenal secured the title, their first in 22 years, after rivals Manchester City were held to a 1–1 draw by Bournemouth.
His achievement saw him surpass the previous record held by Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden by more than a year.
Guinness World Records also confirmed that Dowman features in its Football Edition 2027, released on Thursday, as part of the publication’s “Class of ’27”.
The 16-year-old winger made his Arsenal first-team debut at the start of last season when he came on against Leeds United, becoming the second-youngest player in Premier League history behind his clubmate Ethan Nwaneri.
The latest recognition further adds to Dowman’s growing list of milestones following his rapid development at Arsenal and on the European stage.
