Arsenal youngster Max Dowman has impressed yet again as he starred for the under-18s in an end-to-end encounter with Leicester City.
The 15-year-old has cemented himself as a regular for the side with some standout displays across the frontline.
Despite Max Dowman’s age, he is playing well above his years, as time and again he proves to be a top prospect.
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The youngster has featured in Arsenal senior team training this season, showing just how highly Mikel Arteta rates him.
Even with that in mind, though, there’s plenty of progression to be made through the Arsenal academy ranks, but he could be ready for the next big step up.
Max Dowman bags hat-trick for Arsenal under-18s against Leicester City
If there’s one thing that the Arsenal under-18s are used to this season, it’s big scorelines going for and against them.
Head coach Adam Birchall recently called on the Young Gunners to improve after a clash with Fulham, despite picking up a victory.
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There was a bit more of the same to follow in the clash with Leicester that followed, ending in a 5-3 win for the North London side.
Alex Marciniak gave Arsenal under-18s the lead before Josh King equalised for the Foxes to bring the game level.
Then came the Max Dowman show as he bagged a hat-trick to put the Gunners in a commanding lead, regardless of goals from Lorenzo Strachan and Louis Page.
Brando Bailey-Joseph put the game to bed in stoppage time, landing another three points for the side.
While it was another impressive victory, it just went on to prove one thing about Dowman moving forward.
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Max Dowman ready for Arsenal under-21s step up
Dowman continues to impress at under-18s level, making it look easy, even for someone at such a young age.
The academy starlet looks as though he is ready to make the transition to under-21s football at some point in the near future.
That comes with its own risks, given the main difference being the physicality levels that take a leap between the levels.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 5 | 3 |
However, with some immense displays for the under-18s not just in the league, but in cup competitions too, he seems ready to be given more time at a higher level.
Dowman has made one appearance for the under-21s this season, featuring for just six minutes in a short cameo appearance.
At some point, he’ll need to take that step up, and Arsenal must back him to be the success they clearly think he can be.
Dowman has been backed by John Terry as a top prospect, showing just how far he could go.
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