A bright future ahead! Max Douman sets stunning Champions League record, eclipsing Lamine Yamal
Kenley Ward
Dailysports's expert
The Arsenal winger just keeps smashing records.
Details: Yesterday, 16-year-old Arsenal winger Max Douman made history yet again with his appearance in the Champions League quarterfinal against Sporting, etching his name into the record books.
Thanks to last night's match, Douman has become the youngest player ever to feature in a Champions League playoff game.
Previously, the record was held by Lamine Yamal, who played against PSG at the age of 16 years and 272 days. Douman shattered that mark by stepping onto the pitch at just 16 years and 96 days old.
With this achievement, Max Douman adds yet another milestone to his growing collection. Here’s the complete list of records held by the 16-year-old prodigy:
- Youngest player to debut in Arsenal’s starting XI.
- Youngest Arsenal player in Premier League history.
- Youngest player in Champions League history.
- Youngest Arsenal player to appear in the FA Cup.
- Youngest goalscorer in Premier League history.
- Youngest player to feature in a Champions League playoff match.
This season, Douman has already made 14 appearances for Arsenal’s senior squad, netting 7 goals and providing 1 assist.
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