Bukayo Saka is the Arsenal academy’s biggest success story.
Hale End has produced several incredible players over the years, but Saka is on track to become the biggest superstar to come out of the club in this century.
The Arsenal number seven knows what it takes to come through the ranks in the academy, break into the first team and become a key player for club and country.
That makes Saka a good judge of other young players as well, and he seems to have high hopes for young Max Dowman.
Is there a bigger teenage prodigy at Arsenal right now than Max Dowman? 🌟
Oxlade-Chamberlain can't believe Dowman's talent…
Bukayo Saka says Arsenal’s Max Dowman is the most exciting young player in the world
Dowman is a superstar in the making.
The 15-year-old has already played for Arsenal in the Premier League, Champions League and Carabao Cup, and he has impressed everybody.
Dowman has already been compared to Lionel Messi for his style of play, ability at such a young age and his potential.
Everyone at Arsenal has high hopes for the talented teenager, and it looks like Bukayo Saka is one of them as well.
In an interview with Pro Direct Soccer, the Englishman was asked: “Who is the most exciting young player in the game that has caught your eye?”
Saka replied: “(I would) probably go with Max (Dowman).”
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When is Max Dowman expected to return from his injury?
Dowman has made five senior appearances for Arsenal this season.
The youngster may have got more minutes over the last few weeks, but he suffered an ankle injury that has sidelined him.
The Athletic revealed on December 10 that Dowman is expected to be out of action for around two months, which means he is still at least a month away.
That is a shame, but if he makes three more appearances in the Premier League after returning and helps Arsenal win the title, he will get a medal.
That would be an incredible achievement for a 15-year-old.
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