Max Dowman is one of the most exciting prospects in world football. It is simply unbelievably surreal how Max Dowman, a 14-year-old kid, is already playing at the highest footballing level. A well-known football analyst, Ben Mattinson, also hailed Max Dowman, highlighting how he “hasn’t even done his GCSE’s but he’s humiliating Premier League players.” Such is the level of impression Dowman has created in the footballing fraternity. This is truly unprecedented. As if Dowman wasn’t enough talent, Arsenal have now confirmed the signing of another exceptional talent who could be Dowman’s predecessor already.
Max Dowman and the Hale End
Hale End excels as one of the most prestigious footballing academies in the world. The Arsenal academy in Hale End has produced multiple world-class talents over the years. Most notable names who emerged from Hale End are Ashley Cole, Jack Wilshere, Bukayo Saka, and Emile Smith Rowe, etc. Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe are part of the group that emerged during the managerial period of current Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. This period is probably the most efficient period in Hale End since the era of Arsene Wenger. So many talents have been arising from the academy, and they are all constantly receiving game time as well.
Max Dowman is the most exciting prospect out of all the emerging talents. Some are even touting Dowman to surpass Bukayo Saka’s legacy at the club. This is primarily because of the fact that Dowman is just 14 years of age. It is still truly unbelievable how we are witnessing 14-year-old kids excelling in such high levels of intensity and pressure. Dowman made his first start for Arsenal in the Premier League against Leeds United this season. He also received his Champions League debut, becoming the youngest starter for the club and the youngest player in Champions League history.
Max Dowman and his predecessor
As Max Dowman continues to progress in his career, breaking records and initiating growth, Arsenal have started bringing in talent outside Hale End as well. It was recently confirmed that the Gunners have signed Ecuadorian twins, Edwin and Holger Quintero, on a pre-contract signing. They have been signed from Independiente del Valle, an Ecuadorian club. It has to be noted that Independiente del Valle are a talent powerhouse. They are known for producing great talents. That should give Arsenal fans great confidence about their club’s twin signing.
As both youngsters are touted to be great talents, it is expected that Edwin will be Dowman’s successor. This comparison arises from the fact that both of them possess great game awareness. The Ecuadorian is said to have an ability to “run games” single-handedly. That is something you can link Dowman with as well.
Andrea Berta’s impact
Arsenal’s domination on and off the field is heavily because of Andrea Berta and the kind of decisions he is making at the club. Ever since taking up the role of Sporting Director at the club in late March, he has had a great impact. The Gunners have made some really positive signings. They have also approached the transfer market with a sense of unprecedented aggression. Their latest acquisition of the Quintero twins is a great example of that.
Conclusion
Arsenal are currently having a glorious period on and off the field. The fans must be having the time of their lives with exciting signings, sensational emergence of academy talents, and serious domination on the field. Manager Mikel Arteta will look to build on all of these aspects and bring the much-anticipated silverware success to North London. As fans will be expecting trophies to complement the club’s progress.
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