John Terry has claimed that Arsenal prodigy Max Dauman reminds him of Lionel Messi following his record-breaking performance against Everton on Saturday.
The Chelsea legend took to TikTok to praise the 16-year-old, who became the youngest scorer in Premier League history in the Gunners’ 2-0 win.
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John Terry compares Max Dauman to Lionel Messi
Terry had seen Dauman shine during his time at Arsenal’s academy and was full of praise for him.
he said:
“Max Dauman, 16 years old by the way, is a really great player.
“I watched him play against Chelsea about a year ago and apart from Messi, I’ve never seen a player slip through the cracks like this guy. It’s a big comparison, but this guy is a decent talent and will play a big role in Arsenal’s future and England’s future.”
@johnterry26 Max Dauman is a great player and I’m happy to score his first goal tonight. It was disappointing to concede tonight and it was disappointing to lose at home to Newcastle. #Premier League #Arsenal #Chelsea #ChelseaFC #Soccer
?Original song – John Terry
Max Dauman sets Premier League record
Dauman’s historic moment came in stoppage time against the Toffees. With the score at 1-0 and Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford stranded on the field aiming for a corner kick, the 16-year-old collected the ball deep in his own half.
Showing the composure that Terry hinted at, Dauman weaved past two Everton players and sprinted across half the pitch, rolling the ball into an empty net.
At 16 years and 73 days old, Dowman broke the 20-year record held by former Everton striker James Vaughan.
| rank | player | club | year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Dauman | arsenal | 16 years 73 days |
| 2 | james vaughan | everton | 16 years 270 days |
| 3 | james milner | leeds united | 16 years 356 days |
| 4 | wayne rooney | everton | 16 years 360 days |
| 5 | Ngumoha River | liverpool | 16 years 361 days |
| 6 | Cesc Fabregas | arsenal | 17 years 113 days |
| 7 | michael owen | liverpool | 17 years 143 days |
| 8 | andy turner | tottenham | 17 years 166 days |
| 9 | Federico Macheda | man united | 17 years 226 days |
| 10 | lewis miley | newcastle | 17 years 229 days |
The goal capped off a sensational cameo for the midfielder, who had already provided the first cross that led to Victor Gokeres’ opener in the 89th minute.
Mikel Arteta hailed the youngster as a “game changer” after the match, pointing out that his natural talent and fearlessness make him a unique asset for the league leaders.
