Arsenal teenager Max Dowman has entered Premier League history after becoming the youngest player ever to win the title at just 16 years and 144 days old.
The highly rated midfielder now sits above some of the biggest teenage names the league has ever seen, including Phil Foden, Ryan Giggs, Nicolas Anelka, Gaël Clichy and Curtis Jones.
Dowman achieved the milestone after making enough appearances during Arsenal’s title-winning campaign to qualify for a Premier League winner’s medal.
For a player still only 16, it marks a stunning breakthrough season and adds another major moment to his fast-rising career.
Dowman had already written his name into the record books earlier in the season when he became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history.
He scored a brilliant solo goal in Arsenal’s 2-0 win over Everton in January, when he was just 16 years and 73 days old.
On the final day of the campaign, he also became the youngest starter in Premier League history after being named in Arsenal’s starting XI at Selhurst Park.
His latest achievement means he has now gone beyond Foden, who previously held the record as the youngest Premier League title winner.
Foden was 17 years and 350 days old when he won the title with Manchester City during their famous 2017/18 season.
Below are the next 10 youngest players to win the Premier League title after making at least five appearances in a title-winning campaign.
1. Phil Foden — 17 years, 350 days
Club: Manchester City
Season: 2017/18
Record: P5 W5 D0 L0 G0 A1
Before Dowman’s rise, Foden was the youngest player to win a Premier League title.
He made his fifth appearance of the season in Manchester City’s final game against Southampton, the same match where Gabriel Jesus scored the stoppage-time winner that took Pep Guardiola’s side to a historic 100 points.
Foden also registered his first Premier League assist that season, setting up Sergio Aguero in a 5-1 win over Leicester City.
2. Rico Lewis — 18 years, 188 days
Club: Manchester City
Season: 2022/23
Record: P14 W10 D2 L2 G0 A0
Rico Lewis became one of Manchester City’s young breakout stars during the 2022/23 title-winning campaign.
He impressed in a hybrid defender-midfielder role and earned praise from Pep Guardiola, who described his impact as “extraordinary.”
Lewis ended the season with 14 league appearances and 10 wins.
3. Brahim Díaz — 18 years, 283 days
Club: Manchester City
Season: 2017/18
Record: P5 W4 D1 L0 G0 A0
Brahim Díaz also made history during Manchester City’s 2017/18 title season.
He came on for his fifth league appearance in the same match where Foden completed his own medal requirement.
Díaz later went on to win major titles in Spain and Italy, adding La Liga and Serie A medals to his collection.
4. Gaël Clichy — 18 years, 294 days
Club: Arsenal
Season: 2003/04
Record: P12 W8 D4 L0 G0 A0
Gaël Clichy was part of Arsenal’s legendary “Invincibles” squad.
The French left-back served as backup to Ashley Cole but still played enough games to earn a medal in one of the greatest Premier League campaigns ever.
For 14 years, Clichy held the record as the youngest Premier League title winner before Manchester City’s teenagers overtook him.
5. Rafael da Silva — 18 years, 319 days
Club: Manchester United
Season: 2008/09
Record: P16 W13 D2 L1 G1 A0
Rafael played a bigger role than many teenagers on this list.
The Brazilian full-back made 16 appearances for Manchester United during the 2008/09 campaign and scored his first Premier League goal against Arsenal.
His twin brother Fabio was also at the club, but Rafael was the one who made enough league appearances to enter this list.
6. Nicolas Anelka — 19 years, 57 days
Club: Arsenal
Season: 1997/98
Record: P26 W17 D6 L3 G6 A6
Nicolas Anelka was not just a passenger in Arsenal’s 1997/98 title win.
The French striker made a serious impact after breaking into Arsène Wenger’s team following Ian Wright’s injury.
He scored six goals, provided six assists and played a key role as Arsenal won the Premier League and FA Cup double.
7. Neco Williams — 19 years, 104 days
Club: Liverpool
Season: 2019/20
Record: P6 W4 D1 L1 G0 A0
Neco Williams earned his medal during Liverpool’s long-awaited Premier League title season.
All six of his league appearances came after football resumed following the COVID-19 suspension.
He provided cover at both right-back and left-back as Liverpool finished the campaign with 99 points.
8. Phil Neville — 19 years, 105 days
Club: Manchester United
Season: 1995/96
Record: P24 W18 D3 L3 G0 A3
Phil Neville was part of the famous Manchester United young generation that silenced doubters in the 1995/96 season.
After United lost 3-1 to Aston Villa on the opening day, pundit Alan Hansen famously said, “You can’t win anything with kids.”
United went on to win the Premier League and FA Cup double.
9. Ryan Giggs — 19 years, 161 days
Club: Manchester United
Season: 1992/93
Record: P41 W24 D11 L6 G9 A5
Ryan Giggs was already a major part of Manchester United’s team when the Premier League era began.
He missed only one league match as United became the first-ever Premier League champions in 1992/93.
With nine goals and five assists, Giggs was far more than just a young squad member.
10. Curtis Jones — 19 years, 178 days
Club: Liverpool
Season: 2019/20
Record: P6 W5 D1 L0 G1 A0
Curtis Jones joins Neco Williams as one of Liverpool’s teenage title winners from the 2019/20 season.
He scored his first Premier League goal in Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa, helping seal another victory in a dominant campaign.
Dowman’s rise gives Arsenal a new teenage star
Dowman’s record is not just about age. It is about timing, confidence and impact.
At 16, he has already become the youngest Premier League goalscorer, youngest starter and youngest title winner.
For Arsenal fans, the excitement is clear: the club may have found another special talent for the future
