Dowman becomes youngest Premier League starter
Max Dowman has made history by becoming the youngest player to start a Premier League match at just 16 years and 144 days old. He achieved this milestone while playing for Arsenal against Crystal Palace, surpassing the previous record held by Jose Baxter. Dowman has already set multiple records in his young career, including being the youngest Premier League winner and the youngest player in the Champions League.
- ▪Max Dowman started for Arsenal against Crystal Palace, becoming the youngest Premier League starter.
- ▪He is 16 years and 144 days old, breaking the previous record held by Jose Baxter.
- ▪Dowman has also set records as the youngest Premier League player and scorer.
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Dowman becomes youngest Premier League starterImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Max Dowman was named in the starting line-up for Arsenal's match at Crystal PalacePublished24 May 2026, 15:14 BSTUpdated 1 minute agoArsenal's Max Dowman has become the youngest player to start a Premier League match as the Gunners take on Crystal Palace.Dowman, who has played five times in the top flight for Arsenal, becomes the youngest starter at the age of 16 years and 144 days.Jose Baxter, who was then at Everton, had held the record since he made his first start in 2008 when he was 16 years and 198 days old.It adds to a list of records collected by Dowman, who became the youngest Premier League winner when Arsenal clinched the title.In November 2025, he became the Champions League's youngest…
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