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Max Dowman and scout Johnny Knight. |
According to Robert Dowman, father of young talent Max Dowman, Johnny Knight, one of Arsenal 's part-time scouts, discovered Dowman's talent when the player was just 4 years old.
Robert Dowman once shared on X: "Nothing could have happened without John! He's the best scout in the industry and an even better person. He discovered Max when he was just 4 years old and immediately brought him into Arsenal's training system."
Many experts and fans expressed surprise that Arsenal's scouting team quickly recognized Dowman's talent at such a young age. Typically, players only show their talent at the age of 10, 11, or older.
However, Dowman's case is considered particularly special. Knight primarily worked in the London and Hale End areas, and upon recognizing Dowman's early potential, the scout quickly brought him into Arsenal's youth academy.
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Max Dowman made history as the youngest player to score in the Premier League, at the age of 16 years and 73 days. |
The player, born in 2009, quickly impressed the coaches at the Arsenal academy. From the age of 10 to 13, Dowman played alongside much older players, and was considered the most promising young talent in the Arsenal academy for over two decades.
Therefore, many were not surprised when Dowman scored against Everton last weekend, making history as the youngest player to score in the Premier League, at the age of 16 years and 73 days.
Previously, Dowman was the youngest player to debut in the Champions League (at the age of 15), and had an impressive performance right from his Premier League debut last August.
Source: https://znews.vn/tiet-lo-kho-tin-ve-than-dong-dowman-post1635311.html













