Max Dowman has made his Premier League debut with Arsenal. He has become a highly talked about young talent in the football world. However, 15-year-old Max Dowman will not get the feature in EA Sports FC 26 due to several reason. His absence stems both from laws governing his age and the licensing process for the game.
The Professional Contract Barrier
The main reason for his absence is that he has not signed a professional contract with Arsenal yet. In the UK, a footballer cannot agree to a professional contract until their 17 years of age. This is very different from about the world, such as in the United States, where the player cannot sign a professional contract until their age is either 16 or 17 years old depending on the league, however, players under the age of 16 can sign that contract, but with restrictions.
So, because he does not sign a professional agreement, his inclusion in the game’s database propels behavior licensing. Furthermore, another reason is that EA Sports has an internal policy for which a player under the age of 17 cannot be included, otherwise the organization is not following the rules.
Dowman’s Meteoric Rise
It is especially significant that Dowman will not appear in the game given his quick rise through the ranks into an Arsenal shirt. The following table highlights significant early-career milestones.
Achievement | Details
Youth Debut | Made Arsenal U18 debut at 13.
Historic Scorer | Youngest ever goal-scorer in the UEFA Youth League at 14.
Senior Debut | Made Premier League debut at 15 years, 235 days.
International Career | Represents England at various youth levels.
When Will He Be in the Game?
Fans of EA Sports FC will be able to see Max Dowman in FC 27, as per the rules. On December 31, 2026, he will become 17, which will allow him to sign a pro deal. EA Sports could potentially add him during a mid-season update of FC 27 when he meets the age requirement and presumably signs his first professional deal.
Due to his rapid development, and having had first-team exposure at such an early age, it is likely to be a highly sought-after player card whenever he ultimately joins the game.
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