At a Glance:
- Antoine Semenyo on Max Dowman.
- Semenyo is a big fan of Dowman.
- Semenyo vs Dowman at 16.
Max Dowman is one of the most naturally talented youngsters to have ever come out of Arsenal’s famed Hale End academy.
Dowman is the youngest-ever Premier League winner and before even turning 16, Mikel Arteta trusted him to be a regular fixture in the Gunners’ first-team squad.
The teenager looks destined for greatness, with Gary Neville tipping Dowman for superstardom and claiming he is better than Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha.
Antoine Semenyo had his say on the prodigious attacker.
Man City star Antoine Semenyo hails Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman
The Manchester City winger is not the only big name within the game to laud Dowman, with John Terry calling him “outstanding” and admitting he would taken him to the 2026 World Cup in England’s squad.
Meanwhile, Declan Rice sang Dowman’s praises by pinpointing how fearless the teenage sensation is while admitting that he was “rubbish” compared to the attacker at 16.
Semenyo was playing a game of Football Tic-tac-toe with ESPN UK where he mentioned Dowman’s name when asked to pick a player who has played for Arsenal and worn Adidas’ iconic F50 boots.
"Max Dowman, he's a player by the way"
— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) June 2, 2026
Tic-Tac-Toe with Antoine Semenyo 🇬🇭🔥 pic.twitter.com/a2XkfT5Npj
The FA Cup winner said: “Max Dowman. He’s a player by the way.”
Comparing Antoine Semenyo and Max Dowman at 16
In the coming years, several top players will laud Dowman as it is extraordinary what he has already achieved. The Chelmsford-born technician is playing first-team football for one of the biggest clubs in the world, who also happen to be Premier League champions and Champions League finalists.
While every player has a journey of their own, Semenyo went to Swindon and was recruited to coach Dave Hockaday’s college programme while Dowman is playing for Arsenal.
The former has gone on to become a feared forward but the stages at which Dowman is already playing at such a tender age is remarkable to see.
