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The youngest professional athletes in history

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04/11/2025 11:00 ‧ 4 days ago | StarsInsider

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Throughout history, young athletes have been breaking records by signing for international teams, competing in global competitions, and winning Olympic medals.

Just this year, Arsenal Football Club (UK) shocked everyone when they signed their youngest-ever starter, Max Dowman, at just 15 years old. As young as this seems, athletes as young as 10 have been beating much older players and achieving worldwide success for over a century.

So, who are these young prodigies? Click on to meet some of the most famous ones.

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