Arsenal Captain Odegaard Urges Patience with Teen Sensation Max Dowman
Martin Odegaard (Arsenal)
August 2025
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has urged patience with 15-year-old midfielder Max Dowman, who impressed in pre-season against AC Milan and Newcastle. Fans have hyped the Hale End graduate, but Odegaard believes the youngster needs time to grow without overwhelming pressure. Odegaard said on the Men In Blazers podcast that Dowman’s talent is clear, but the focus must be on easing him into senior football. Drawing from his own experience, he stressed guidance, support, and letting the teenager adapt at his own pace.