What happened to Premier League's 20 youngest players after Arsenal's Max Dowman stars

Max Dowman became the second youngest Premier League player of all time after coming on for Arsenal against Leeds

Max Dowman's introduction in the 64th minute for Arsenal against Leeds United this weekend was a historic moment for the teenager.

At 15 years and 235 days, he became the second youngest Premier League player of all time behind team-mate Ethan Nwaneri and there will be now huge expectation for the talented midfielder to fulfil his potential.

Dowman underlined just how far he could go in the game as he came on at the Emirates and immediately made an impact - cracking off shots and eventually winning a penalty for Arsenal's fifth goal of the day.

He now joins an esteemed list of players who were trusted with debuts at a very young age, with some going on to achieve big things and others wasting their talents and enduring frustrating careers.

1 of 19 20 - Wayne Rooney (Everton) 16 years, 297 days Rooney made his breakthrough against Tottenham in August 2002 in a 2-2 draw at Goodison Park. He started the game and assisted Mark Pembridge's opening goal. Months later he scored the winner against Arsenal - the rest is history

2 of 19 19 - Antwoine Hackford (Sheffield United) 16 years, 288 days Came on against Crystal Palace in 2021 but only went on to play three times in total for the Blades before spending time on loan with EFL clubs. Now plays for AFC Wimbledon in League One

3 of 19 18 - Mikey Moore (Tottenham) 16 years 277 days Subbed on during a 2-0 loss to Manchester City in 2023-24. He'd go on to play 2021 times the following season and helped Spurs win the Europa League. Now on loan at Rangers

4 of 19 16 - James Vaughan (Everton) 16 years, 270 days Scored on his debut against Crystal Palace but struggled to fulfil his potential and became something of a Football League journeyman, last appearing for Tranmere in 2020-21

5 of 19 17 - Mark Platts (Sheffield Wednesday) 16 years, 263 days Mark Platts was given his debut for the Owls against Wimbledon in 1996 but four years later he was told to Torquay and later joined Worksop Town before retiring. He now works in steel construction ( Image: Alamy Stock Photo)

6 of 19 15 - Angel Gomes (Manchester United) 16 years, 263 days Replaced Wayne Rooney in his first appearance for Manchester United against Palace in 2017. Has since dazzled for Lille and earned a first England cap. Now plays for Marseille

7 of 19 14 - Jack Wilshere (Arsenal) 16 years, 256 days Seen as a future Arsenal superstar after featuring against Blackburn in 2008. Played nearly 200 times for the Gunners and won two trophies but injuries stifled his career. Now retired

8 of 19 13 - Jack Robinson (Liverpool) 16 years, 250 days Made his debut in 2010 under Rafa Benitez but only played 11 times for the Reds. Now plays for Sheffield United in the Championship

9 of 19 12 - Reece Oxford (West Ham) 16 years, 236 days Big things were expected of Oxford after his debut against Arsenal after being hailed as "better than Declan Rice" and joined Augsburg in 2019. Injuries have hampered his career and he left this summer. Currently without a club

10 of 19 11 - Jake Evans (Leicester City) 16 years, 234 days Featured in his first game for Leicester at the end of last season and still time for him to develop into a top player

11 of 19 10 - Gary McSheffrey (Coventry) 16 years, 198 days Made his debut for Coventry in 1999 and went on to play 162 times for the club. Went on to play for Birmingham in the Premier League before a lengthy spell with EFL clubs before retiring in 2019

12 of 19 9 - Rushian Hepburn-Murphy (Aston Villa) 16 years, 198 days Premier League debut in 2015 but failed to cut the grade at Villa. Sold to Cypriot side Pafos before returning to England with Swindon. Now plays for MK Dons in League Two

13 of 19 8 - Jose Baxter (Everton) 16 years, 191 days Tipped for a big career after his debut vs Blackburn in 2008 but sold to Oldham in 2012. Became an EFL journeyman and retired in 2021 aged 29

14 of 19 7 - Aaron Lennon (Leeds) 16 years, 129 days Lennon first played for Leeds in 2003 and went on to enjoy a career spanning nearly 20 years after starring for Tottenham, winning a League Cup and collecting 21 England caps

15 of 19 6 - Izzy Brown (West Brom) 16 years, 117 days After making his first appearance against Wigan in 2013, Brown signed for Chelsea but was plagued by injuries. Retired at the age of just 26 in 2023

16 of 19 5 - Harvey Elliott (Fulham) 16 years, 30 days Still tipped for a great career after breakthrough at Fulham in 2019. Now part of Arne Slot's squad at Liverpool

17 of 19 3- Jeremy Monga (Leicester City) 15 years, 271 days Another youngster given a chance to shine for Leicester last season. Now a starter for the Foxes in the Championship

18 of 19 2 - Max Dowman (Arsenal) 15 years, 235 days Now looking to pick up even more minutes under Mikel Arteta after his big impact against Leeds, could be more opportunities in the cup games ahead

19 of 19 1 - Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal) 15 years, 181 days Debut against Brentford in 2022 and is now a regular first team star for Arsenal. Has played 40 times and scored nine goals