The UEFA Champions League has witnessed some remarkable moments, and among them are the incredible achievements of teenage sensations who made their mark on the biggest stage. Here are the youngest scorers in Champions League history.
1. Ansu Fati (17 years, 40 days)
Barcelona’s Ansu Fati etched his name in the record books when he scored against Inter Milan on December 10, 2019, at just 17 years and 40 days old.
2. Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal make history yesterday and over take George Ilenikhena to become the second top scorer in the uefa champions league after his equaliser against Monaco last night with a long range shot.
3. George Ilenikhena (17 years, 119 days)
Royal Antwerp’s George Ilenikhena announced himself to the world with a goal against Barcelona on December 13, 2023.
4. Antonio Nusa (17 years, 149 days)
Club Brugge’s Antonio Nusa made history with his strike against Porto on September 13, 2022.
5. Peter Ofori-Quaye (17 years, 194 days)
Olympiacos’s Peter Ofori-Quaye remains one of the youngest scorers in Champions League history, achieving the feat against Rosenborg on October 1, 1997.
6. Mateo Kovacic (17 years, 215 days)
Dinamo Zagreb’s Mateo Kovacic demonstrated his potential with a goal against Lyon on December 7, 2011.
7. Cesc Fàbregas (17 years, 217 days)
Arsenal’s Cesc Fàbregas began his illustrious career with a strike against Rosenborg on December 7, 2004.
8. Bojan (17 years, 217 days)
Barcelona’s Bojan Krkic joined the list with his goal against Schalke on April 1, 2008.
9. Martin Klein (17 years, 240 days)
Sparta Prague’s Martin Klein achieved the milestone against Panathinaikos on February 27, 2002.
10. Breel Embolo (17 years, 263 days)
Basel’s Breel Embolo made his mark with a goal against Ludogorets on November 4, 2014.
11. Warren Zaïre-Emery (17 years, 280 days)
Paris Saint-Germain’s Warren Zaïre-Emery continued the trend with his strike against Borussia Dortmund on December 13, 2023.
12. Jude Bellingham (17 years, 289 days)
Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham became one of the youngest English scorers in Champions League history with his goal against Manchester City on April 14, 2021.
13. Aaron Ramsey (17 years, 300 days)
Arsenal’s Aaron Ramsey began his European journey with a goal against Fenerbahçe on October 21, 2008.
14. Pedri (17 years, 330 days)
Barcelona’s Pedri demonstrated his potential with a strike against Ferencváros on October 20, 2020.
15. Marc Guiu (17 years, 343 days)
Barcelona’s Marc Guiu joined the list with his goal against Royal Antwerp on December 13, 2023.
OTHERS ON THE LIST
- Rico Lewis (Manchester City vs Sevilla, 2 November 2022) – 17 years, 346 days old
- Karim Benzema (Lyon vs Rosenborg, 6 December 2005) – 17 years, 352 days old
- Roony Bardghji (FC Copenhagen vs Manchester United, 8 November 2023) – 17 years, 358 days old
- Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich vs Lazio, 23 February 2021) – 17 years, 363 days old
- Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal vs Olympiacos, 28 September 2011) – 18 years, 44 days old
- Endrick (Real Madrid vs Stuttgart, 18 September 2024) – 18 years, 58 days old
