Just imagine the scenes if this went in , Australia's Garang Kuol came so close to equalising against Argentina in the 97th minute!#BBCWorldCup #BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/KceekOnrIh. Cameroons all-time leading goal scorer Samuel Etoo is the second youngest to make a bow in the mens World Cup at the age of 17 years and 98 days. In doing so, he became the third-youngest goalscorer in World Cup history, and the youngest European to net at the tournament. The Brazilian legend scored twice in Brazil's 5-2 win over Sweden in the 1958 final, aged just 17 years and 249 days old. Youngest players in World Cup history ahead of the Qatar 2022 tournament, Oldest players in World Cup history ahead of the Qatar 2022 tournament. 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. Riding on Pele's goal Brazil booked their place in the semifinal. Dmitry Sychevs 88th-minute goal for Russia in their 3-2 defeat against Belgium at the 2002 World Cup was the last that Russia scored in the finals in Japan and South Korea they were eliminated in the group stage. I have always been working toward moments like this one. In the midst of a 2-12-0 collapse to end their season . It was the quarter-final match against Wales in the 1958 World Cup in Sweden. "I know I'm the youngest in the team and I respect everyone, but on the field it's different and I bring out my best. When he stepped on the field to start the game, the Barcelona prodigy also became the youngest player (18 years, 110 . Gavi scored in the 74th minute as Spain cruised to a 7-0 win. Mbappe, 19, scored his fourth goal of the World Cup in the 65th minute, collecting a pass from Lucas Hernandez and shooting right-footed from 25 yards around Croatia defender Domagoj Vida and past goalkeeper Danijel Subasic. I am very happy. He was 18 years and 198 days old on that day. Privacy Policy. Youngest Players at . Who are the youngest players to score at a World Cup? [13] Zagallo and Csar Luis Menotti were also in their 30s when they won the World Cup. After his volley helped Brazil beat Wales by a solitary goal, Pele went on to become the youngest footballer to score a World Cup hat-trick in Brazils 5-2 win against France in the semi-finals. , 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. The exact same day as Whiteside made his debut, but 16 years later, Samuel Eto'o 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. I am just starting out. However, he will become the second youngest scorer in behind Pele if he can find the net in Qatar. *Elena Danilova, Russia - 16 years and 107 days *. Barcelona: Barcelona brought on 15-year-old forward Lamine Yamal in their 4-0 win over Real Betis on Saturday to make him their youngest-ever player in La Liga. 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. 5 youngest players who have won the UEFA Champions League (Note: Only players who started the UEFA Champions League final match have been considered) #5 OWEN HARGREAVES, BAYERN MUNICH | 20y,. Germany's uncapped Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko was called up by Hansi Flick, making him the youngest player at the tournament. Winning a World Cup this early opens up many doors. But the 0-0 draw in their final game against England saw Femi Opabunmi become the third-youngest player in World Cup history. [14] Vicente del Bosque is the oldest coach to win the World Cup at 59 in 2010. 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. TheBorussia Dortmund was only19 years, four months and 23 days old when he starred against Iran during Englands 6-2 opening victory. Romanian forward Nicolae Kovcs scored his only goal at a FIFA World Cup in Romanias 3-1 win over Peru at the 1930 tournament. Bennette has looked lively in the Championship this season for Sunderland and he got his chance to shine on the world stage with Costa Rica. He was one of the most important players for France throughout the campaign. The Brazilian holds the record of providing the most number of assists in World Cups. In the first-ever FIFA World Cup staged by Uruguay in 1930, Mexican forward Manuel Rosas scored twice in their group stage match against eventual finalists Argentina. 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. 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. The Brazilian scored his first-ever goal in the flagship tournament against Wales in the quarterfinal. Kovcs would go on to play one more game at the 1930 finals, before a further appearance at both the 1934 tournament and in 1938 without scoring. Al Nisr Publishing LLC 2023. Balde was19 years, one month and five days old when he played against Costa Rica and he has since featured in all three of Spains group-stage matches, as well as their first knockout clash against Morocco. He retired four years later after glaucoma left him blind in his right eye. What a story it wouldve been had he taken this golden chance against Argentina. The average age of Otto Addo's squad is 23.5 years old,. 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. Simons is the youngest player in the Netherlands squad and was just19 years, seven months, and 12 days old when he featured in their 3-1 win against the USA. All records listed on our website are current and up-to-date. The 10 youngest players from 2018 World Cup. He raised hopes of qualification into the knockout stages with the opener in a decisive match-up against Denmark in 2010, which theyd eventually go on to lose 2-1. Gavi himself was only18 years, three months and 18 days old when he starred against Costa Rica. #2 Norman Whiteside A member of the Tokyo Olympic team in 2021, Mewis has yet to make a World Cup roster in her career. 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. What makes a Guinness World Records title? Sychev was just 18 years and 231 days old when he scored past Geert De Vlieger in the Belgian goal and had earlier come on as a first-half substitute. Pele holds the record of being the youngest footballer to score at the mens FIFA World Cup. He holds the record for the youngest to score in a World Cup when scoring 10 days earlier in the . Cameroons Salomon Olembe is fourth on the list of youngest footballers to play in the FIFA World Cup. Gavi also became the youngest footballer to play for Spain in a major international tournament. In the semifinal of the 1958 World Cup, Pele scored his first-ever hat-trick in international football as Brazil thrashed France 5-2. This section is about Living in UAE and essential information you cannot live without. 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. Whitesides career was marred by injuries and played his last international match at the age of 26. Both on your website and other media. 10) Jude Bellingham (England, MF) - 19 years, four months and 22 days Embed from. Along with his four goals, he would be directly involved in 53% of Brazils goals in the 1970 showpiece. Age - 21. 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 . Pel also holds the record for the youngest player to score a goal in a men's World Cup final match. When he stepped on the field to start the game, the Barcelona prodigy also became the youngest player (18 years, 110 days) to appear for Spain in a major international tournament (World Cup or European Championship). The striker was 17 years and 40 days old when he made his World Cup debut against Yugoslavia in 1982. As a youngster Norman Whiteside drew immediate comparisons to fellow Northern Irish star George Best, even being scouted for Manchester United by the same person. The Nigerian striker retired after the Beijing 2008 Olympics. There was a 20-year age gap between Silva and Pepe when they both started for Portugal against South Korea. The Brazilian magician has mesmerised football fans across generations and his record speaks for himself. // O segundo adolescente a marcar um gol em uma final de #CopaDoMundo! Yamal in their 4-0 win over Real Betis on Saturday to make him their youngest-ever player in La Liga. Those are the only six goals scored by a player before turning 18 years old in World Cup history. Pele is the youngest footballer to score a goal at the mens FIFA World Cup. Goalscorer at both the 2002 and 1998 #WorldCups, including a hugely memorable solo effort in Saint-Etienne Qatar 2022 is blessed with an array of emerging young stars with Germany and Spain amongst the powerhouses placing their faith in youth for the tournament. He retired in 2014. 8: Julian Green (19 years, 25 days)USA vs. Belgium 1 July 2014, No. [15] 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. 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 . Gavi becomes Spain's youngest goalscorer at a World Cup finals with this absolute stunner!! 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At the age of 17 years and 249 days, Pele helped Brazil win the World Cup in 1958 at the Rasunda Stadium in Solna, Sweden.. Suppici is the youngest manager to win the World Cup, being 31 in 1930. FacebookTwitterYouTubeInstagramLinkedInSnapchatPinterestTiktok, Registered Office: Ground Floor, The Rookery, 2 Dyott Street, London, WC1A 1DE, United Kingdom, Otto - Longest human tunnel travelled through by a skateboarding dog, Ashrita Furman - Most Guinness World Records titles held. Weve gathered the data and compiled a list of the top 10 youngest players to have played at the 2022 World Cup. 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. The youngest winner of the FIFA World Cup is Pel (Brazil) aged 17 years 249 days at the Rsunda Stadium, Solna, Sweden, on 29 June 1958. A a . Germany will have the youngest player at the tournament after Hansi Flick called up uncapped Borussia Dortmund forward Youssoufa Moukoko. The pressure of World Cup expectations can weigh heavy on the shoulders of the biggest names in football, and Qatar 2022 will be no different. 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. WHAT MAKES A GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS TITLE? Pulisic is the youngest ever player to captain the US soccer team, aged just 20. 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. Samuel Etoo would go on to represent Cameroon in four FIFA World Cups and scored 56 international goals in 116 internationals. The best players on the planet will do battle in the Middle East for the chance to secure the biggest prize in international football. 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. Mixed in with six different scorers for La Roja was another incredible statistic for Barcelona star Gavi. 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. 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. Ifeanyi Chiejine, Nigeria - 16 years and 34 days. Dubai World Cup; Cricket. For a full list of the World Cup's youngest players, click here. The Three Lions . That could change this summer, as the 32-year-old midfielder sits on the bubble . IPL. #ITVFootball | #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/SiscLFR16O, ITV Football (@itvfootball) November 23, 2022. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Second to Pele in this list is Lionel Messi who scored 91 goals in the year 2012. Moukoko will instantly break into the Top Ten, if he. Romanias Nicolae Kovacs is fourth on the list of youngest football players to score in the FIFA World Cup. Reuters. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. 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. I don't think I've ever repeated a starting 11.". 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. No. 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. I've seen him train and he's showed it. In the process, he became the youngest player to score an international hat-trick at the age of 17 years and 245 days. The 15-year-old, who was born in July 2007, breaks the . Incredibly, this Northern Ireland side would reach the quarter-finals of the 1982 World Cup, including a famous 1-0 victory over Spain to qualify from the group stages, before being dumped out by a Michel Platini-inspired France. 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. Youngest players at the 2022 World Cup (The age listed is up to Nov. 20, the day the World Cup started.) He's a special player, he could score, assist, he had confidence. These cookies are used to improve your experience and provide more personalized service to you. The record has remained untouched for five decades but Neymar may soon surpass Pele's tally who currently has 71 goals to his name. And Mbappe was pretty emphatic on Twitter too. Yamal had a shot on target during a bright cameo as Barcelona restored their 11 point lead at the top of the table. 18 years, 327 days Patrick Kluivert ( Ajax 1-0 AC Milan, 1994/95) Who is the youngest player to win a Champions League/European . TheBorussia Dortmund forward has been in fine form this season, scoring six goals in theBundesliga so far this season. 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. Mixed in with six . Elena Danilova played for Russia in the 2003 Womens World Cup and scored in Russias 7-1 defeat against eventual champions Germany in the quarter-finals. Then, of course, there's the legend himself. "I'm so happy to be here. Welcome to the club, @KMbappe - it's great to have some company! 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. 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. That was the inaugural World Cup, and he was the youngest player to score in it. The striker was 17 years and 40 days old when he made his World Cup debut against Yugoslavia in 1982. The myth of Pele blossomed after he won two more World Cups and cemented his place as the greatest player of all time before his retirement in 1977. Elena went on to play 52 matches for Russia in a career marred by injuries. I must continue, we must continue, because I have the ambition to go further. Spain kicked off their 2022 World Cup with an incredible 7-0 Group E win over Costa Rica as Luis Enrique's side dominated from start to finish at the Al Thumama Stadium. Comments below may relate to previous holders of this record. Moukoko plays in the Bundesliga for Borussia Dortmund and turns 18 on the first day of the 2022 World Cup. 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 At 21 years of age, Avishka Fernando will be the youngest Sri Lankan cricketer to feature in the 2019 World Cup. Comparing Jude Bellinghams stats to Liverpools current midfielders, Where are they now? He was 21 years and 347 days old when he scored four in a single match, 20 years before Pel entered the World Cup scene. Fernando actually made his international debut at a young age of 18. He did get two touches of the ball while he was on the pitch and was just18 years, eight months and 24 days old at the time. To have played against France and Argentina at the World Cup must have been a surreal experience for the youngKuol. Three of the 10 all-time youngest players are playing at Qatar 2022. No other player in Brazil or across the world has ever been part of three World Cup-winning teams. 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. Nicolae Kovacs was one of the few players to feature in all three World Cups before the World War. It was a historically dominant win for Spain, who didn't allow a single shot and recorded the most passes (1,043) and highest possession percentage (81.3) in a World Cup match since at least 1966. READ:Comparing Jude Bellinghams stats to Liverpools current midfielders. Me? Starting off by becoming the youngest goalscorer in World Cup history with the only strike in their quarter-final victory over Wales, the Seleos 5-2 triumph over France in the semi-finals saw Pel become the youngest scorer of a hat-trick in World Cup history. For example, Adil [Rami] has worked his entire career to reach this point. This was the first own-goal scored in FIFA World Cup history. This is not the end. Chelsea signed Pulisic for $73 million in 2019. Manuel Rosas (Mexico) - 18 years, 90 days. Christian Eriksen is one of the youngest players to ever feature in the FIFA World Cup. You must always believe. The 2001 Ballon dOr winner added another goal at the 1998 World Cup, scoring one of the most memorable England goals in World Cup history in their last 16 meeting with Argentina. https://t.co/g8b2gLTy7B. The Maple Leafs were on the road in Florida nine years ago, in April 2014, when the franchise finally made a badly needed regime change. Continue with Recommended Cookies. Raphinha, who scored Barcelona's third goal against Betis, said the squad were all talking about Yamal's debut. Who is the youngest scorer in a Champions League/European Cup final? 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. For a full list of record titles, please use our Record Application Search. However, it was an unfortunate self goal in Mexicos group game against Chile in the inaugural Football World Cup in 1930. Pele is the youngest player to play and win the World Cup. He featured in 38 international matches, scoring nine goals for Northern Ireland. Yamal was brought on late during Barcelona's 4-0 win over Real Betis at Camp Nou - a victory which moves the Catalans a step closer to a first league title since 2019. "And seeing him come on in this stadium, with all these people, is incredible. I need to keep going.". Pulisic won the prestigious Champions League with Chelsea in 2021. Who Are the Youngest Players to Score in a FIFA World Cup? Christian Pulisic is the star player of the US men's national soccer team, or USMNT. The teenager struck it with the outside of his right boot and it deflected in off the right post in what was one of the most impressive displays of skill in the tournament so far. Yamal also created a chance for Ousmane Dembele with a scooped pass over the top for the French winger. The Youngest Player to Score in a World Cup Final. Pele was aged 17 years, 249 days when he scored in Brazil's 1958 World Cup final win over Sweden. Former Liverpool, Newcastle and Real Madrid striker Owen remains the only teenager to score for the England mens national team at a World Cup and, in fact, the only player aged under 22 years old to score at the tournament for the Three Lions. For a full list of record titles, please use our Record Application Search. Information from the Associated Press was used in this report. Xavi Simons makes it 4-0 after 35 minutes #UEL pic.twitter.com/AX4kpByoZX, Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 6, 2022. 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. He retired in 1971 after scoring 77 goals in just 92 international matches. To play for your nation at the FIFA World Cup. Gavi thus became the youngest to score at the football World Cup since Pele in 1958. The youngster looks like a huge prospect for the future. "It was a great game. 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. 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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. Mexican defender Manuel Rosas is the second youngest goalscorer in the mens World Cup at the age of 18 years and 90 days. 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). Luis Enrique included Barcelona trio Pedri, Gavi and Ansu Fati in his final 26-man squad for the competition, and he then added teenager Alejandro Balde to the group following Jose Gaya's injury. She died in August 2019 at the age of 36 due to an illness. 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.
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