Rio Ferdinand sends message to ‘crazy’ Arsenal star after Max Dowman makes history vs Everton
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Credit: Imago Rio Ferdinand sends message to ‘crazy’ Arsenal star after Max Dowman makes history vs Everton Sat 14 March 2026 20:33, UK Max Dowman emerged as Arsenal‘s hero as Mikel Arteta’s side struck late to beat Everton at the Emirates Stadium.The Gunners boss has described it as “one of the best moments we’ve lived together” after David Moyes’ side looked like they were about to secure a point away from home on Saturday, 14 March.However, after some inspired substitutions, Viktor Gyokeres broke the deadlock in the 89th minute, before Dowman pounced in the seventh minute of added time to consolidate the win.Arsenal have taken another step towards the title, with the North London side taking full advantage of Jordan Pickford coming up for a late corner, but it matters little to those at the Emirates. ⚽ Arsenal Matchday ⚽ Team news, line-ups, expert verdicts and previews, and tactical analysis for every Gunners fixture. VISIT THE ARSENAL MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Max Dowman creates history in key win vs EvertonHaving netted in front of a bouncing home crowd, Dowman became the Premier League’s youngest-ever goalscorer at just 16 years of age.
His last birthday was only at the end of December.Reacting to the scenes on X (14 March), Rio Ferdinand was amazed, writing: “Max Dowman… Crazy talent. What a moment for him, his family and Arsenal FC,” and what a moment it was.All of his teammates raced to celebrate with the talented youngster, who scored his first goal for the club, with just seven senior appearances to his name since being called up this season.Max dowman….crazy talent.
What a moment for him, his family and Arsenal FC— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) March 14, 2026 View Tweet He breaks the record set by Everton’s James Vaughan, who was 16 years and 271 days old when he scored against Crystal Palace all the way back in 2005.Who was Arsenal’s youngest goalscorer before Dowman?Many might assume that Theo Walcott or Jack Wilshere held the record for the Gunners’ youngest-ever goalscorer, but they would be wrong, especially now that Dowman has broken the record.In fact, at 17 years and 113 days old, Cesc Fabregas claimed the record when scoring in a 3-0 win over Blackburn at Highbury back in August 2004.The Spaniard had only just broken into Arsene Wenger’s first-team set-up, and of course, that was just the beginning of an incredible career at the Emirates Stadium.Supporters will be hoping for the same when it comes to Dowman, who has certainly made an incredible start to his footballing journey this season. 💰 ARSENAL INSIDER UPDATE 💰 Inside the transfer budget, player wages, new kits, off-pitch deals and boardroom developments at Emirates Stadium. Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from the Emirates Stadium.