Dowman presented with three Guinness World Records
Arsenal footballer Max Dowman has been awarded three Guinness World Records for his achievements as a young player in the Premier League and UEFA Champions League. At 16, he is recognized as the youngest player to win the Premier League and the youngest goalscorer in the league's history.
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These records highlight the rapid rise of young talent in professional football and their inclusion in the prestigious Guinness World Records.
Image source, David Price / Guinness World Records 2027 Published 8 October 2026, 06:41 BST Updated 9 hours ago Arsenal's Max Dowman has been presented with three official Guinness World Records certificates following his breakthrough into English and European football.
The 16-year-old has titles for: Youngest football player to win the Premier League at 16 years 144 days; youngest goalscorer in the English Premier League at 16 years 73 days, and youngest player in the Uefa Champions League at 15 years 308 days.
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