He became the second-youngest to star in one competition last month.
ARSENAL’S conveyor belt of talent may have found its next big hit.
It comes after a 14-year-old was tipped to be a future England star.
An Arsenal coach has compared an academy talent to KakaCredit: Getty
Max Dowman has been tipped to star for England in the futureCredit: Getty
The 14-year-old is playing many levels higher than his age groupCredit: Getty
Notable graduates from the Gunners’ Hale End program in recent years include teenage sensation Ethan Nwaneri and Crystal Palace star Eddie Nketiah, with talisman Bukayo Saka leading the way.
Gustavo Oliveira, the club’s academy coach, has identified wonderkid Max Dowman as the next great talent to emerge.
The teenager has established a reputation for being a quick dribbler and skillful ball handler.
He also likened Dowman to the legendary Kaka of Brazil while speaking to PL Brasil.
“He plays in the style of Kaka,” he declared.
He’s able to write his name. He will eventually play in the Premier League and for the England national team.”
Dowman’s talent is so great that he made his England Under-17 debut last month and is currently playing for Jack Wilshere’s Under-18 squad.
He recently contributed two assists in a thrilling 3-2 comeback victory against Birmingham, turning in a superb display.
“Max’s performances speak for themselves, but there’s still a lot of room for development,” Wilshere said in a glowing post-game statement.
His charisma and character are outstanding for a 14-year-old. He was the one who wanted the ball when we were behind 2-0.
“[He] made things happen by driving at their defense. It’s amazing how he maintained his composure and persevered after getting booted.”
In the Uefa Youth League last month, Dowman also made his debut for Arsenal’s Under-19 team. This made him the second-youngest player in the competition’s history, behind only Evan Ferguson and Shola Shoretire, who both started at the age of 14.