WATCH Max Dowman score outrageous goal for Arsenal against Bayern Munich

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Arsenal teenager Max Dowman scored an outrageous goal for the Gunners' Under-19 side in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday afternoon

Max Dowman celebrates his Arsenal winner against Bayern Munich
Max Dowman celebrates his Arsenal winner against Bayern Munich (Image credit: Getty Images)

Arsenal's newest teenage sensation Max Dowman is one of English football's best up-and-coming talents, and is yet to celebrate his 16th birthday.

The Hale End academy graduate made his Premier League debut back in August, winning a penalty off the bench during a 5-0 win over Leeds United. He then featured in the final stages against Liverpool and has since gone on to make appearances in the Carabao Cup and Champions League.

Max Dowman scores outrageous goal for Arsenal U19s in Europe

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 01: Max Dowman of Arsenal arrives at the stadium prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Arsenal Stadium on October 01, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

Arsenal's Max Dowman is the club's youngest-ever appearance-maker (Image credit: Getty Images)

Against an evenly-matched Bayern Munich U19 outfit, Arsenal's Young Gunners defeated their German visitors by four goals to two in the UEFA Youth League.

Dowman scored twice in the match but it was his second and Arsenal's last during second half stoppage time that was particularly noteworthy.

With Bayern in search of an equaliser, the Gunners regained possession and entrusted Dowman with the ball.

The teenager rode one challenge, making his way into the penalty area before performing a Diego Maradona-esque spin to dumbfound the Bayern defender and put himself through one-on-one with the goalkeeper.

Deftly, Dowman lifted the ball over the onrushing Bayern No.1, the reaction to which was audible among the modest crowd.

Earlier this season, Dowman was fouled nine times during one half of football as England's U19s took on Spain.

The youngster's ball-carrying is a nightmare for defences and this latest example indicates he will be no flash in the pan.

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Joe Donnohue
Joe Donnohue
Senior Digital Writer

Joe joined FourFourTwo as senior digital writer in July 2025 after five years covering Leeds United in the Championship and Premier League. Joe's 'Mastermind' specialist subject is 2000s-era Newcastle United having had a season ticket at St. James' Park for 10 years before relocating to Leeds and later London. Joe takes a keen interest in youth football, covering PL2, U21 Euros, as well as U20 and U17 World Cups in the past, in addition to hosting the industry-leading football recruitment-focused SCOUTED podcast. He is also one of the lucky few to have 'hit top bins' as a contestant on Soccer AM. It wasn't a shin-roller.

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