Max Dowman Missing From EA FC 27 Due to Licensing and Age Policies

Arsenal teenager Max Dowman has caught the eye with strong performances and record breaking achievements, leading many fans to question his availability in EA FC 27. Despite winning the Premier League with Arsenal last term and scoring a brace in a Carabao Cup victory over Ipswich Town, the 16-year-old is missing from the game across all modes. Players cannot nurture him in Career Mode or utilize him in Ultimate Team through various Evolution paths.

According to Insider Gaming, Dowman is excluded because of strict player licensing policies. While unwritten, EA enforces a policy preventing players under the age of 17 from being included, aligning with professional contract and FIFPro licensing rules. Because Dowman falls beneath that requirement, he is left out of the initial release.

However, the door remains open for a future appearance. Dowman turns 17 on December 31, meaning he could potentially be added in a future title update. Industry followers expect his inclusion to most likely happen in the January update, which handles squad updates, transfers, and latest player ratings. Until then, fans must be patient or look toward creative alternatives.

Players looking for immediate solutions can manually create Max Dowman and add him to the Arsenal squad for offline matches and Career Mode. Alternatively, users can theme a created pro player in Grounds or Player Career around the young starlet while waiting for official roster integration.