Arsenal teenage sensation Max Dowman has earned three Guinness World Records following his remarkable breakthrough during the Gunners’ Premier League-winning 2025/26 season.
The 16-year-old made history by becoming the youngest player to feature in the UEFA Champions League, the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history and the youngest player to win the Premier League title.
Dowman announced himself on the senior stage with a memorable goal against Everton in March. The Arsenal academy graduate produced an impressive solo run before finishing the move to register his first senior goal.
His Champions League milestone came earlier in the campaign when he featured in Arsenal’s victory over Slavia Prague in November, doing so at just 15 years and 308 days old.
The appearance saw Dowman surpass the previous record held by Borussia Dortmund youngster Youssoufa Moukoko, beating his mark by 75 days.
Dowman also made enough Premier League appearances during Arsenal’s title-winning campaign to qualify for a winners’ medal. He finished the season with six league appearances and was subsequently included in Arsenal’s matchday squad for the Champions League final.
Guinness World Records has now officially recognised his achievements in three categories.
Dowman holds the record as the youngest Premier League champion at 16 years and 144 days, the youngest Premier League goalscorer at 16 years and 73 days, and the youngest player to appear in the Champions League at 15 years and 308 days.
The Arsenal youngster has continued to make an impression in the new campaign. He scored twice as Arsenal defeated Ipswich Town 4-2 in the Carabao Cup, further highlighting his rapid development despite his young age.
His three Guinness World Records underline the extraordinary start to senior football enjoyed by one of Arsenal’s most highly rated young talents.
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