Max Dowman reacts to viral Marli Salmon footage for Arsenal Under-21s: ‘This kid is going to go far’

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Credit: Imago, Rising Ballers on Instagram Max Dowman reacts to viral Marli Salmon footage for Arsenal Under-21s: ‘This kid is going to go far’ Tue 24 February 2026 17:53, UK Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman has reacted after footage of Marli Salmon playing for Arsenal Under-21s went viral.Along with Dowman, the defender has made his first senior appearances for the Gunners this season, and is considered among the brightest talents at the Emirates Stadium. At 16, he’s simply too good for u21s football. pic.twitter.com/RtGI5u3I2H— Will Balsam (@willbalsam) February 24, 2026 View Tweet The 16-year-old came on against Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup earlier this month, and seemed to slot straight into the back line at right-back.He was back in the U21s squad on Monday, but despite his young age, seems to already be a level above the competition.

Rising Ballers shared a video from the game to Instagram, in which Salmon began to do keepy-ups as he was pressed by the Reading attacker.“Nah… Marli Salmon is way too composed,” the post said. “16 and balling out so much at U21s level that he’s bringing out the keepy-ups.

The defender is likely ready for more senior football, but the Gunners will be keen to see him develop under their roof.Speaking after he had made his Champions League debut in December, Mikel Arteta said: “He was ready, he was prepared, he can play as a centre-back or as a full-back and I’m delighted. “He’s so young, 16 still, and he’s playing in the Champions League.