We and our partners use cookies to Store and/or access information on a device. During the 1982 World. The images of a 17-year-old boy crying on his team-mates shoulders following the triumph would soon circulate the globe as Brazil won their first ever World Cup, even if he wouldnt be the tournaments top scorer overall, thanks to Just Fontaines incredible 13 strikes. The Catalan club said he was their second youngest player of all time, behind Albert Almasque in 1902 who played in the Macaya cup at 13 years, 11 months and six days old. April 27, 2023. Enzo Fernandez scored Argentina's second goal in the 2-0 win against Mexico in an important Group C clash of the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar on Saturday. The Catalan club said he was their second-youngest player of all time, behind Albert Almasque in 1902 who played in the Macaya cup at 13 years, 11 months and six days old. Brazilian legend Pele is the fifth youngest player to feature in a FIFA World Cup. He was 18 years and 198 days old on that day. The youngster looks like a huge prospect for the future. "Now I'm waiting for the next one. At 19 years and 349 days, Johnston became the second-youngest player in Stars/Minnesota North Stars franchise history with a series-clinching goal, behind Brad Palmer (19 years, 237 days) in Game . While most young players often wilt under pressure or devote years on the training grounds before making their mark on the world stage, the likes of Pele and Lionel Messi stand out among the elite few who achieved success early. Pressure is reduced on younger players, with expectations reduced, and teenager starlets have often thrived in the white-hot World Cup heat. Riding on Pele's goal Brazil booked their place in the semifinal. Arsenal ace Bukayo Saka and Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham are now among the five youngest England goalscorers at a World Cup. To have played against France and Argentina at the World Cup must have been a surreal experience for the youngKuol. Lamine Yamal became the youngest player to represent Barcelona in La Liga when he came off the bench in Saturday's win at home to Real Betis. Jota - not Richarlison - has the last laugh! 10: Martin Hoffmann (19 years, 88 days)East Germany vs. Chile 18 June 1974. Pel is the youngest player to score at a mens FIFA World Cup finals. I've seen him train and he's showed it. The award for the youngest player to have featured at the 2022 World Cup goes to Germany's Moukoko who had just turned 18 when he featured against Japan. MORE:Oldest players in World Cup history ahead of the Qatar 2022 tournament. The young midfielder played a total of 89 minutes throughout the tournament and started in their 4-2 loss against Germany. Welcome to the club, @KMbappe - it's great to have some company! Pele, till date, is the youngest goalscorer in World Cup history. No matter how you look at it, Rosas remains second on the list of youngest goal-scorers in the history of the competition. Spain led 4-0 when a driving run from Alejandro Balde pierced the Costa Rica defense and after goalkeeper Keylor Navas' partial clearance, Alvaro Morata found Gavi on a late-arriving run. I'm really happy to win MVP but today we all did a really great game and I'm really happy for all of them. Fatawu just sneaks onto the list after his only appearance at the World Cup came in Ghanas final group stage match against Uruguay where he was introduced as a 98th-minute substitute. Register to read and get full access to gulfnews.com, By clicking below to sign up, you're agreeing to our With goals in the UEFA Euro 2000, the 2002 World Cup and also Euro 2004, Michael Owen is the only player to have scored in four consecutive major tournaments for England. At the 2022 Qatar World Cup, the youngest squad by average age is Ghana, who are also the lowest-ranked team in the tournament. The Brazilian magician has mesmerised football fans across generations and his record speaks for himself. However, again the burning gaze of World Cup attention has often released the shackles on teenage hotshots, and they have produced some of the most memorable World Cup moments. The 2002 tournament, overall, was a disappointment for Nigeria with two defeats to Argentina and Sweden eliminating them from contention. Several of them have already had a huge impact on the tournament so far. Youngest players at the 2022 World Cup (The age listed is up to Nov. 20, the day the World Cup started.) I am very happy. The Australian forward was only18 years, two months and seven days when he came off the bench for Australia in the second half against France. However, it was an unfortunate self goal in Mexicos group game against Chile in the inaugural Football World Cup in 1930. Zagallo was 38 years old in 1970 and Menotti was 39 years old in 1978. Following the match, Mbappe said: "Pele made football history, I am just trying to follow my own path. For a player who went on to become Cameroons all-time leading goal scorer (56), only two of them would come on the biggest stage of them all. We look back at the 10 mens players to score their first World Cup goal at the youngest age, plus some other age-related goal records ahead of the 2022 tournament in Qatar. Not content with being the youngest scorer in mens World Cup history, Pel scored a hat-trick just five days later in Brazils semi-final victory over France at the 1958 World Cup.The Brazilian is the only player under 19 years old to score a hat-trick in the competitions history (17 years, 244 days old), with the next youngest being Germanys Edmund Conen (19 years, 198 days) against Belgium in 1934. Elena went on to play 52 matches for Russia in a career marred by injuries. NO HAY QUINTO MALO! Ahora fue el turno de Gavi y esto ya es goleada de #ESP sobre #CRC EN VIVO por @peacock https://t.co/ixOa12NKts#MundialTelemundo #ElMundialLoEsTodo #ESPvsCRC pic.twitter.com/GPSBnA0tCd. The Youngest Player to Score in a World Cup Final. Peles triple strike in Brazils 5-2 win against France in the semi-finals made him the youngest footballer to score a World Cup hat-trick. Spains Gavi, Australias Garang Kuol, and Youssoufa Moukoko of Germany are just over 18 and have featured in their respective nations opening matches in Qatar. His 65th-minute substitute appearance against Austria was followed up by starts in Cameroons following two games but these would be the only World Cup finals appearances of his career, although he would eventually win 65 caps for his country and was part of the side that won back-to-back Africa Cup of Nations titles in 2000 and 2002. "All 16 players were excellent but we still have room to improve. The striker was 17 years and 40 days old when he made his World Cup debut against Yugoslavia in 1982. Moukoko will instantly break into the Top Ten, if he features for Flick's side at the World Cup, but the tournament kick off coincides with his 18th birthday meaning he will miss out on the 17 club. Mbapp was just 19 years and 207 days old when scoring in the final in Moscow, which his French team eventually won 4-2. Whiteside had only appeared in two senior matches for the Red Devils (although he did become the clubs all-time youngest goal scorer on the final day of the 1981-82 season) before Billy Bingham called the striker up into Northern Irelands 1982 World Cup squad. Northern Ireland, and Whiteside, were back at the 1986 World Cup and he managed to get himself on the scoresheet with a deflected free kick against Algeria in a 1-1 draw, though with two other group stage defeats they failed to advance. Sadly, within ten years of his World Cup debut, Whiteside was forced to retire from football due to knee injuries that plagued the final years of his career whilst an Everton player at the age of 26. For a full list of record titles, please use our Record Application Search. Germany will have the youngest player at the tournament after Hansi Flick called up uncapped Borussia Dortmund forwardYoussoufa Moukoko. and That could change this summer, as the 32-year-old midfielder sits on the bubble . Pele was only 17 years. There was a 20-year age gap between Silva and Pepe when they both started for Portugal against South Korea. "It would have been better if he scored, but he will score at a better moment and he will be very important for the club.". 9: Divock Origi (19 years, 65 days)Belgium vs. Russia 22 June 2014, No. Second to Pele in this list is Lionel Messi who scored 91 goals in the year 2012. For a full list of record titles, please use our Record Application Search. However, his record lasted for just a couple of matches as his compatriot Samuel Etoo made his debut in Cameroons last match at the 1998 World Cup against England a few days later. Former Northern Ireland and Manchester United attacking player, Norman Whiteside is the youngest player in history to make an appearance in a FIFA World Cup. The best players on the planet will do battle in the Middle East for the chance to secure the biggest prize in international football. Raphinha, who scored Barcelona's third goal against Betis, said the squad were all talking about Yamal's debut. The youngest player to score more than three goals in a single mens World Cup match was Ernst Wilimowski for Poland against Brazil in 1938. Yamal in their 4-0 win over Real Betis on Saturday to make him their youngest-ever player in La Liga. The Nigerian striker retired after the Beijing 2008 Olympics. Comments below may relate to previous holders of this record. He scored for Romania against Peru in the 1930 World Cup to help his side win 3-1. He retired in 2014. Guinness World Records Kids (opens in a new window), GWR Merchandise Store (opens in a new window), Corporate Social Responsibility activities & fundraising ideas, Community engagement & tourism marketing activities. However, the Manchester United forward was given a caution which made him the youngest player to receive a yellow card in the FIFA World Cup. Instead, he had to settle for a caution and in doing so became the youngest player to receive a yellow card in FIFA World Cup history. "We were talking about this on the bench, when I was 15 I think I was playing for my neighbourhood team," Barca winger Raphinha told Movistar. Costa Rica had quite the mix of youth and experience within their squad this year. And although Whiteside would not score in this edition of the tournament, his performances were enough to encourage Ron Atkinson to start the 17-year-old throughout the following season, culminating in Whiteside becoming the youngest League Cup final (against Liverpool) and FA Cup final goalscorer (albeit in a replay against Brighton). Pele was the youngest player to have ever played in a World Cup at the time, the youngest player to score a hat-trick following Brazil's 5-2 win over France, and would also later simultaneously . However, alongside superstars including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar and Kevin De Bruyne, there also will be a host of emerging talent looking to make their mark. An example of data being processed may be a unique identifier stored in a cookie. I have the rest of my story still to write. The award for the youngest player to have featured at the 2022 World Cup goes to GermanysMoukoko who had just turned 18 when he featured against Japan. The 10 youngest players from 2018 World Cup. Barca said . The exact same day as Whiteside made his debut, but 16 years later, Samuel Etoo made his World Cup bow in a 3-0 defeat for Cameroon against Italy to become one of the youngest players in World Cup history. Yamal also created a chance for Ousmane Dembele with a scooped pass over the top for the French winger. Some of our partners may process your data as a part of their legitimate business interest without asking for consent. Xavi Simons makes it 4-0 after 35 minutes #UEL pic.twitter.com/AX4kpByoZX, Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 6, 2022. For a full list of the World Cup's youngest players, click here. Who Are the Youngest Players to Score in a FIFA World Cup? The average age of Otto Addo's squad is 23.5 years old,. Reuters. As of writing, as many as 14 teenagers have featured in the World Cup so far. You can manage them any time by clicking on the notification icon. TheBorussia Dortmund forward has been in fine form this season, scoring six goals in theBundesliga so far this season. Nicolae Kovacs was one of the few players to feature in all three World Cups before the World War. Gavi himself was only18 years, three months and 18 days old when he starred against Costa Rica. She played her final match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2018. Pele, who remains the youngest player to appear in a World Cup final, was 17 when he scored two goals in the 5-2 victory over hosts Sweden. Unfortunately for England and Owen, that game ended in defeat and Owens international football quest for more World Cup goals as a teenager ended there. "He doesn't seem like he's 15 years old, he's more mature than his years. Man United end Villa's run, take step towards top-four finish against backdrop of fan protests, How Premier League clubs can qualify for Europe this season, What Wrexham, Reynolds and McElhenney can learn from Salford City's League Two struggles. Norman Whiteside could not become the youngest footballer to score at the FIFA World Cup as the game ended in a goalless draw. All records listed on our website are current and up-to-date. Unlike many who feature in the list of youngest footballers at the World Cup, Pele actually went on to score a goal on his World Cup debut when he was 17 years and 239 days old. In 92 official matches recognised by FIFA, the legendary forward scored 77 goals. Mbappe's only strike in the 1-0 win over Peru made the 19-year-old his country's youngest goal scorer at a major tournament. Mbappe became the youngest player to score in the World Cup final since Pele in 1958, bringing back the title to France after 20 years. Gavi became the youngest footballer to score a goal at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar when he netted one against Costa Rica in their Group E match. "I'm so happy to be here. Undaunted by pressure, some of them even emerged as the youngest World Cup goal-scorers and went on to carve a niche for themselves. Fernando actually made his international debut at a young age of 18. Nigerias Ifeanyi Chiejine is the youngest footballer to play in the FIFA Womens World Cup at the age of 16 years and 34 days. He retired in 1971 after scoring 77 goals in just 92 international matches. The Dutch playmaker had been in fine form for PSV in the build-up to the World Cup with eight goals and three assists in 14Eredivisie appearances. Both on your website and other media. I am just getting started. Cameroons Salomon Olembe is fourth on the list of youngest footballers to play in the FIFA World Cup. England were trailing 1-0 against Romania in the 1998 World Cup before forward Michael Owen scored in the 83rd minute to equalise for the 1966 world champions. AL THUMAMA, Qatar -- Spain midfielder Gavi became the third-youngest goal scorer in World Cup history and youngest since Brazil legend Pele in 1958 with his 74th-minute strike in a 7-0 win against Costa Rica on Wednesday. The only other teenager to score in a World Cup final was Kylian Mbapp for France in the 2018 final versus Croatia. At 18 years and 110 days old, he became the third youngest World Cup goal scorer ever, and the youngest since Brazilian icon Pele back in 1958. While pressure is hard to manage at a young age, these footballers took the challenge head-on to become the youngest FIFA World Cup players. How different it could have been if Pel had been able to shake off a knee injury that initially left him on the sidelines for the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2023. Portugal have both the youngest and oldest centre-half at the World Cup this year which is some achievement. Michael Owen is the third youngest player to score a World Cup goal, and the youngest European, with his strike in Englands group stage game versus Romania in June 1998 coming when he was aged just 18 years, 190 days old. But this is a player that is widely regarded as one of the best up-and-coming midfielders in the world, recently securing a move to Portugal outfit Benfica. Comparing Jude Bellinghams stats to Liverpools current midfielders, Where are they now? Brazil defeated the hosts 5-2 to win their first-ever World Cup trophy where Pele scored a brace. Youngest player to win the FIFA World Cup After the 1958 World Cup, Pele exploded his trajectory and dominated world football for many years. What made me think two months ago that we could win it? 21-year-old Enzo Fernandez took the liberty of introducing himself to the world stage when he scored a sublime goal in Argentina's must-win game against Mexico at the World Cup. , Football on TV in India: Matches to watch & live stream, Man City ratings: Alvarez shines as Blues go top at Fulham, Man Utd ratings: Sancho struggles as Bruno nets Villa winner. I am breaking records. The record has remained untouched for five decades but Neymar may soon surpass Pele's tally who currently has 71 goals to his name. Three more defeats in 2014 and Etoo announced his retirement from international football finishing with 116 caps, the third most in Cameroon history after sealing a move to Premier League side Everton from Chelsea. Germany will have the youngest player at the tournament after Hansi Flick called up uncapped Borussia Dortmund forward Youssoufa Moukoko. However, we all have different cases. #2 Norman Whiteside However, a solitary strike in a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia would be as good as it got for Les Lions Indomptables, once again dumped out in the group stages, although they did surprise many by finishing runners-up in the 2003 Confederations Cup Etoo scoring the only goal in their shock 1-0 victory over Brazil after which he sealed a switch to Barcelona, where he would go on to taste UEFA Champions League success. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Not only did Gavi become Spains youngest ever player when he started their opening group game against Costa Rica in the 2022 World Cup, but he marked that special occasion with a goal. In the process, he became the youngest player to score an international hat-trick at the age of 17 years and 245 days. The Catalan club said he was their second-youngest player . On the domestic front, hes still fondly remembered as part of the Nantes side that won Ligue 1 in the 2000-2001 season, as well as their back-to-back Coupe de France successes. It was the quarter-final match against Wales in the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. He featured in 38 international matches, scoring nine goals for Northern Ireland. In the following title game against Sweden, Pel was held to a double , being the youngest player to appear in and score in a World Cup final at the tender age of 17 years and 249 days. This section is about Living in UAE and essential information you cannot live without. Bellingham was one of the most sought-after midfielders in Europe before the tournament began, but now the hype has reached a totally new level. Gavis goal was the fourth in the match. (4 . He was one of the most important players for France throughout the campaign. "The Ballon d'Or? Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; AL THUMAMA, Qatar -- Spain midfielder Gavi became the third-youngest goal scorer in World Cup history and youngest since Brazil legend Pele in 1958 with his 74th-minute strike in a 7-0 win against Costa Rica on Wednesday. Pele is the youngest player to play and win the World Cup. Francisco Cruz - the youngest ever eFootball World Champion Profile of the 2011 winner As this year's FIFA eWorld Cup gets ever closer, we take a look back at some of the legends who have. Goalscorer at both the 2002 and 1998 #WorldCups, including a hugely memorable solo effort in Saint-Etienne Subscribeto our newsletter to receive exclusive content. "It was a great game. Quality is not always enough, but it is a good base. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. His eye-catching performance underlined his importance to Enrique as he also became the tenth youngest player to feature at a World Cup. A a . Feargal is a content producer for The Sporting News. It should have been the start of a promising career, with reported interest from the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and Lyon, but sadly within the space of four years, Opabumi was forced to retire from all football due to an eye problem that eventually became glaucoma and left him blind in one eye. Not content with banging the goals in (with his 12 leaving him fifth on the all-time list behind Miroslav Klose, Ronaldo, Gerd Mller and Just Fontaine) he holds the record for most assists at a single tournament his six in the 1970 World Cup. I need to keep going.". Mexican defender Manuel Rosas is the second youngest goalscorer in the mens World Cup at the age of 18 years and 90 days. He ended his career with 39 caps for Northern Ireland, scoring nine goals. His debut in the prestigious tournament came up during the 2010 edition in South Africa. The Brazilian holds the record of providing the most number of assists in World Cups. [15] GET IN TOUCH WITH A RECORD SPECIALIST (Opens in a new window), How to set or break a Guinness World Records title. Pele was also part of the Brazilian teams that won the 1962 and 1970 FIFA World Cups. Pele is the youngest player to play and win the World Cup. He was just 18 years and 4 months old when he was brought on for the first time to replace Thomas Kahlenberg late in Denmark's 2-0 group defeat to the Netherlands. Manage Settings This is only one step. Who are the youngest players to score at a World Cup? When he stepped on the field to start the game, the Barcelona prodigy also became the youngest player (18 years, 110 . pic.twitter.com/cvzFfhS1PV. Moukoko plays in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dortmund and turns 18 on the first day of the 2022 World Cup. Messis 88th minute goal arrived after he came on as a substitute with 15 minutes remaining and put the seal on the six-goal rout of the UEFA nation. 18 years, 327 days Patrick Kluivert ( Ajax 1-0 AC Milan, 1994/95) Who is the youngest player to win a Champions League/European . While this tournament didnt exactly go to plan for Germany, were sure that well be seeing plenty more fromMoukoko in the future. Gavi scored in the 74th minute as Spain cruised to a 7-0 win. Ronaldo (Brazil) 1994 - 17 years of age Later, Kovacs also represented the Hungary football team. The Brazilian legend scored twice in Brazils 5-2 win over Sweden in the 1958 final, aged just 17 years and 249 days old. He's a special player, he could score, assist, he had confidence. Both struck in their 6-2 win against Iran. To this day, Pele remains the only football player to score in a FIFA World Cup before turning 18. ", Only the second teenager to have scored a goal in a #WorldCupFinal! Age - 21. Spains midfield now looks set for the next decade with Gavi and Pedri looking like one of the best duos at the tournament, despite La Rojas shock exit to Morocco in the last 16. Yamal had a shot on target during a bright cameo as Barcelona restored their 11 point lead at the top of the table. When can Manchester City win the Premier League title? The World Cup often presents itself as an opportunity for the next crop of young players to make a name for themselves and this year is no different. Weve gathered the data and compiled a list of the top 10 youngest players to have played at the 2022 World Cup. Femi Opabunmi was the second-highest goal-scorer in the 2001 FIFA U-17 World Championships which earned him a call in Nigerias senior national side the following year. IPL. To find out more about the cookies and data we use, please check out our, Dear Reader, please register to read gulfnews.com, Password should have minimum 7 characters with at least one letter and number, Digital The Catalan club said he was their second . In a competition like this one, it is not only the most beautiful that win, but those who believe the most. The future is bright for Spain#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/2zsXir0ld5. Christian Pulisic is the star player of the US men's national soccer team, or USMNT. Pele is the all-time highest goalscorer for Brazil in international football. Earlier in the tournament, Mbappe scored twice in the 4-3 victory over Argentina in the round of 16 and the only goal in the 1-0 group-stage victory over Peru. Six days before Eto'o's debut, Salomon Olemb became Cameroon's youngest player at the FIFA World Cup finals after breaking through for the national team the previous year, making his debut at the World Cup at old Wembley stadium in the match against England at the age of 16. But just imagine if you were actually the age of a schoolboy and doing it. Dubai World Cup; Cricket. In fact, the Brazilian striker is the only player under the age of 18 to score in a match in tournament history, which is made even more impressive considering he scored six goals on the way to glory with Brazil in the 1958 World Cup. The oldest man to appear in a World Cup match was Holland's Nolan Clarke , at 47 years 257 days in 1995-96, followed by 44-year-old . He was then the youngest African to feature in footballs biggest event. On the day after he turned 16, he made his first appearance with the senior team. 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This brace meant he ended the tournament with six goals, despite not yet turning 18. Pele is the only player in the world to have won three World Cup titles Pele, popularly known as 'The King', is widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time. Having assisted Hernn Crespos goal only minutes after entering the game from the bench, by the end of his World Cup debut, hed already been involved in as many goals in 15 minutes on the pitch as he had goals and assists in seven UEFA Champions League appearances for Barcelona (two). Suppici is the youngest manager to win the World Cup, being 31 in 1930. Sign up and be the first to receive exclusive stats, news, and updates from the Analyst. Crosby was 19 years and eight months old, which made him the youngest scoring champion in the history of all major North American professional sports. The Barcelona full-back is the understudy to his fellow teammate Jordi Albia in the Spanish national side and he has been given plenty of opportunities by LuisEnrique. When he stepped on the field to start the game, the Barcelona prodigy also became the youngest player (18 years, 110 . What makes a Guinness World Records title? Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; AL THUMAMA, Qatar -- Spain midfielder Gavi became the third-youngest goal scorer in World Cup history and youngest since Brazil legend Pele in 1958 with his 74th-minute strike in a 7-0 win against Costa Rica on Wednesday. All rights reserved. . This was far from the then-Real Madrid players maiden appearance for his country, having made his debut just the day before his 16th birthday the previous year but it would be the first of four World Cup finals that Etoo appeared in. Pel also holds the record for the youngest player to score a goal in a mens World Cup final match. Five players have featured in World Cup action before their 18th birthday with Brazilian hero Pele on the list following his incredible showing en route to the Samba Boys winning the 1958 World Cup. But having eased himself back into action against the USSR, even providing the assist to the second of Vavs goals in a 2-0 victory, the knockout stages were where the Brazilian really shone. I don't know who will play [against Germany on Sunday]. To top it off, Pele scored a brace in Brazils other 5-2 win over hosts Sweden to become the youngest player to play and score in a football World Cup final. As if scoring six goals as a 17-year-old in his first ever World Cup wasnt impressive enough, he included a hat-trick in the semi-final against France before adding two more in the final versus Sweden to help his Brazil side win their first ever mens FIFA World Cup title. Man United end Villa's run, take step towards top-four finish against backdrop of fan protests, How Premier League clubs can qualify for Europe this season, What Wrexham, Reynolds and McElhenney can learn from Salford City's League Two struggles, Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.). Gavi, Spain - 18 years, 110 days Gavi became the youngest footballer to score a goal at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar when he netted one against Costa Rica in their Group E match. No other player in Brazil or across the world has ever been part of three World Cup-winning teams. The Brazil legend tweeted his congratulations to Mbappe after the PSG star became just the second teenager to score in a final. The winger featured in all three of their matches during the tournament and was18 years, five months and eight days old during his first match of the tournament. Pele was aged 17 years, 249 days when he scored in Brazil's 1958 World Cup final win over Sweden. Christian Eriksen is one of the youngest players to ever feature in the FIFA World Cup.
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