Max Dowman has won the Premier League Home Grown Debutant of the Season Award following a historic first campaign for us.
The 16-year-old made history this season, making his league debut against Leeds at 15 years and 235 days, winning a penalty to help us win 5-0.
Max then went on to create even further history, netting in 2-0 win over Everton in March 2026 to become the Premier League all-time youngest goalscorer.
The Home Grown Debutant of the Season Award recognises the outstanding impact that a player has made during their breakthrough season and the milestones they have achieved along the way.
The award was decided by the Premier League’s Football Development Panel and given at the Academy Awards Evening on Tuesday, May 12, at Wembley Stadium.
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