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Arsenal have a new superstar emerging through their academy in the form of Max Dowman, and the youngster\u2019s family have just take a huge step which should ensure his rapid development continues.<\/p>\n
Dowman became the youngest ever Premier League goalscorer when he added the Gunners\u2019 second goal in the dying embers against Everton on Saturday afternoon. Running the length of the pitch, the 16-year-old slotted into an unguarded net to seal Mikel Arteta\u2019s side\u2019s victory in the 97th minute.<\/p>\n
This was his first significant contribution to the Arsenal first team, and Arteta will hope it\u2019s the first of many, in what could become an illustrious career. <\/p>\n
Dowman has already been compared to AC Milan legend Kaka, highlighting just how high the expectations are for him already. Navigating the next few years and ensuring he doesn\u2019t struggle with this pressure and the limelight will be key, and will require smart and sensible people to manage. <\/p>\n
It appears those who will take on this responsibility are close to the player. According to the Guardian, Dowman\u2019s father and brother have obtained FIFA agent licences, as they intend to manage the wonderkid\u2019s career, at least for the foreseeable future.<\/p>\n
Unsurprisingly, the Guardian reports that the family have had a plethora of offers from a number of agents and agencies since Dowman made his senior debut in August. However, they have ultimately opted not to accept any of these proposals for the time being.<\/p>\n
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While Dowman\u2019s initial pre-contract agreement, which was reached in January, was negotiated by a sports, media and entertainment legal firm, Rob and Ethan Dowman are likely to handle any future contract negotiations. <\/p>\n
FIFA deregulated its agent licensing system in 2016, and this has prompted a trend of players choosing to be represented by their family, rather than by established agents in the industry. Dowman\u2019s family have taken this path, with Rob and Ethan both earning FIFA agent licences after passing exams, which reportedly have just a 52% pass rate.<\/p>\n
Max Dowman needs to be carefully managed <\/h2>\n
Much like his father and brother, Dowman has his own exams swiftly approaching. The teenager\u2019s GCSE period will commence in the coming months, and this will be his utmost priority, before he makes his way into the footballing world on a more full-time basis.<\/p>\n
Possibly the most well-known 16-year-old in the United Kingdom, the spotlight being shone on him could certainly hinder his development. Having this level of pressure and scrutiny at such a young age perhaps isn\u2019t healthy, and both the club and his family will have the manage him extremely carefully.<\/p>\n
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