Messi names Chelmsford teenager Dowman as rising football star
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 12 Oct, 12:57 · Archive
Arsenal's Max Dowman, 16, from Chelmsford, is named by Lionel Messi among ten rising stars in a new Adidas advert.
Arsenal's Max Dowman, a 16-year-old from Chelmsford, has been named by Lionel Messi among ten rising stars in a new Adidas advert. The campaign, narrated as a story written by Messi, calls the players 'ten chapters re-writing the future of the game'.
Dowman began his youth career at Billericay Town FC before joining Arsenal in 2015. He has already broken multiple records, including three Guinness World Records: youngest Champions League player, youngest Premier League goalscorer, and youngest player to win the Premier League.
Dowman shared an Instagram post tagging Messi and showing the book featuring his name used in the advert. His rapid rise has earned him praise from across the footballing world, including from Arsenal teammate and England international Declan Rice, who previously called him 'the best 15-year-old in the country'.
Messi has previously highlighted young talent he believes will reach the top, including Spain's Lamine Yamal and Vicky Lopez, both of whom have already won silverware with their national teams. The timing of the campaign has drawn additional attention as Messi recently played his final game for Argentina, suggesting that an end to his playing career could be close.
Dowman's inclusion in Messi's list represents another milestone in his record-breaking start to senior football.
How it is being reported
- Lionel Messi names Essex-born wonderkid in list of 'rising stars'Essex-born Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman is named by Lionel Messi among football’s 10 rising stars in a new Adidas advert.Colchester Gazette · 12 Oct, 12:45
- Lionel Messi names Essex-born wonderkid in list of 'rising stars'Essex-born Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman is named by Lionel Messi among football’s 10 rising stars in a new Adidas advert.Echo (Basildon) · 12 Oct, 12:45
- Lionel Messi names Essex-born wonderkid in list of 'rising stars'Essex-born Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman is named by Lionel Messi among football’s 10 rising stars in a new Adidas advert.Brentwood Guardian · 12 Oct, 12:45
In this story: Max Dowman · Lionel Messi · Arsenal · Adidas · Chelmsford · Declan Rice
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