16-Year-Old Max Dowman Becomes Youngest Premier League Goalscorer for Arsenal
LONDON (Afghan Verified) — Sixteen-year-old Max Dowman became the youngest player to score in the Premier League after netting Arsenal's second goal in a 2-0 victory over Everton on March 14, 2026.
Dowman entered the match as a substitute in the 74th minute and scored in the closing minutes to secure the win. The goal surpassed the previous record held by James Vaughan, who scored for Everton at age 16 in 2005.
Arsenal's victory extended their lead at the top of the Premier League standings to nine points. The club now has 70 points from 31 matches.
Arsenal has a history of developing young players through its academy, with several teenagers advancing to prominent roles in English and international football.
Dowman's achievement underscores the emergence of young talents in the high-intensity competition of the Premier League.
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