Meet The Youngest Goalscorers In UEFA Champions League History

The UEFA Champions League is not only a stage for Europe’s top football clubs but also a showcase for the sport’s emerging talents.

Each season, young stars seize the opportunity to demonstrate their skills, often setting new records and captivating audiences with their flair and poise.

Naija News explores the list of the youngest goalscorers in Champions League history.

These footballers have made significant impacts, some at incredibly young ages, proving that the future of football is in good hands.

From group stage clashes to knockout rounds, these prodigies have left their mark on one of the world’s most prestigious tournaments.

This information was shared in a recent release by UEFA, titled “Champions League youngest goalscorers: Ansu Fati, Yamal, Kovačić, Fàbregas, Bellingham.”

Who are the youngest Champions League scorers? (Group stage/League phase to final only)

17 years 40 days: Ansu Fati (Inter 1-2 Barcelona, 10/12/19)

17 years 68 days: Lamine Yamal (Monaco 2-1 Barcelona, 19/09/24)

17 years 149 days: Antonio Nusa (Porto 0-4 Club Brugge, 13/09/22)

17 years 194 days: Peter Ofori-Quaye (Rosenborg 5-1 Olympiacos, 01/10/97)

17 years 215 days: Mateo Kovačić (Dinamo Zagreb 1-7 Lyon, 07/12/11)

17 years 217 days: Cesc Fàbregas (Arsenal 5-1 Rosenborg, 07/12/04)

17 years 217 days: Bojan Krkić (Schalke 0-1 Barcelona, 01/04/08)

17 years 240 days: Martin Klein (Panathinaikos 2-1 Sparta Praha, 27/02/02)

17 years 263 days: Breel Embolo (Basel 4-0 Ludogorets, 04/11/14)

17 years 289 days: Jude Bellingham (Dortmund 1-2 Manchester City, 14/04/21)

17 years 300 days: Aaron Ramsey (Fenerbahçe 2-5 Arsenal, 21/10/08)

Who are the youngest Champions League scorers in the knockout stage?

17 years 217 days: Bojan Krkić (Schalke 0-1 Barcelona, 01/04/08)

17 years 289 days: Jude Bellingham (Dortmund 1-2 Manchester City, 14/04/21)

17 years 363 days: Jamal Musiala (Lazio 1-4 Bayern, 23/02/2021)

These young athletes have made history in the Champions League, illustrating that age is no barrier to success on the world’s biggest football stage.