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Max Dowman Tipped to Surpass Jude Bellingham by Former Manager

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Adam Moha

06 Apr 2026 1 Min

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Arsenal's 16-year-old star Max Dowman tipped to surpass Jude Bellingham by former manager Alan Pardew despite warning of footballing pain.

Max Dowman Tipped to Surpass Jude Bellingham by Former Manager
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Max Dowman Tipped to Surpass Jude Bellingham by Former Manager

Former Manager Praises Dowman's Talent

Arsenal's 16-year-old sensation **Max Dowman** has been ranked higher than **Jude Bellingham** at the same age by former Premier League manager **Alan Pardew**. Despite comparing his talent to the world's best, **Pardew** warned the teenager to expect footballing pain.

Dowman's Achievements

At just 16, **Dowman** has already written his name into the history books as the youngest goalscorer in **Premier League** history, following his late strike against **Everton**, while he has already played in the **Champions League** for **Mikel Arteta's** team, resulting in him being labelled a generational talent.

  • **Max Dowman** is 16 years old
  • He is the youngest goalscorer in **Premier League** history
  • He has played in the **Champions League** for **Arsenal**
"prepare for pain" - **Alan Pardew**

Comparison to Bellingham

While **Bellingham** contributed four goals and two assists in 41 appearances for **Birmingham City** before his £25 million move to **Borussia Dortmund**, **Dowman** is already testing himself against the elite. Meanwhile, pundits are already urging the **Hale End** graduate to leave **Arsenal** to fully realise his massive potential.

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