Arsenal youngster set for Champions League debut

Last Updated : 04-Sep-2025 by Footymad

Arsenal's 15-year-old Max Dowman looks set to play Champions League football this season after being named in Mikel Arteta's squad for the tournament.

There is no age restriction to play in the Champions League so teenager Dowman could play for the Gunners in the competition as long as he was registered on squad list A.

Full 23-man squad...

Goalkeepers

  • David Raya
  • Kepa Arrizabalaga
  • Tommy Setford

Defenders

  • Ben White
  • Jurrien Timber
  • William Saliba
  • Cristhian Mosquera
  • Gabriel
  • Riccardo Calafiori
  • Piero Hincapie

Midfielders

  • Martin Zubimendi
  • Christian Norgaard
  • Eberechi Eze
  • Declan Rice
  • Mikel Merino
  • Martin Odegaard
  • Kai Havertz
  • Noni Madueka
  • Leandro Trossard
  • Max Dowman

Forwards

  • Bukayo Saka
  • Gabriel Martinelli
  • Viktor Gyokeres

The Gunners kick off their Champions League campaign with an away trip to Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday 16th September.