Lionel Messi Names Arsenal's Max Dowman Among Top 10 Future Football Superstars

There is no greater compliment than being named by Lionel Messi as a future superstar. Before becoming one of the greatest footballers of all time, Messi was once a wonderkid himself, making the journey from Argentina to Barcelona's famed La Masia academy as a youngster.

His extraordinary talent quickly set him apart, and he went on to become a global superstar, making his opinion on the next generation of footballing talent all the more significant. So, when he named his top 10 young talents to look out for, one name in the list grabbed the attention of Premier League fans, particularly those of Arsenal.

Messi backs Max Dowman for superstardom Arsenal fans will need no reminding of the extraordinary talent Max Dowman possesses, with the teenager already generating huge excitement in north London. A left-footed attacking talent whose close control, dribbling and ability to glide past opponents have drawn early comparisons to Messi himself, Dowman is widely regarded as one of the most exciting prospects in the game.

Who else is in Messi's list? Can Uzun - Eintracht Frankfurt Chloe Sarwie - Chelsea FC Gilberto Mora - Tijuana Giovanna Waksman - OL Lyonnes Jesus Rodriguez - Como 1907 Kees Smit - AZ Alkmaar Lotta Wrede - Hamburger SV Tomas Aranda - Boca Juniors Zavier Gozo - Real Salt Lake Rob is an experienced sports reporter with a focus on digital publishing.

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