Rio Ngumoha stepped onto the field this Monday (25), and wrote his name in the history of the Premier League.
At only 16 years and 361 days old, the youngster scored the winning goal for Liverpool in a 3 x 2 victory over Newcastle, concluding the second round of the English Championship.
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— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2025
According to data from Opta, the young attacking midfielder became the second 16-year-old player to score a goal that secured his team's victory in the competition.
The first? None other than Wayne Rooney, who, in October 2002, when he was 16 years and 362 days old, secured Everton's victory over Arsenal.
16 – Rio Ngumoha is the second 16-year-old to score a winning goal in a Premier League game, after Wayne Rooney in October 2002 for Everton vs Arsenal; he is one day younger (16 years, 361 days) than Rooney was that day. Entrance. pic.twitter.com/tT7HpXNemv
— OptaJoe (@OptaJoe) August 25, 2025
Now, more than two decades later, Ngumoha repeats the feat — and even surpasses the English idol's record.
A move that already enters the history of the Premier League. And a name to remember.
Alongside Max Dowman, who debuted for Arsenal this season at 15 years old, Rio Ngumoha is another gem that keeps alive the hope of a more victorious future for the England team.
🏴 Rio Ngumoha, 16-years old. ⭐️
🏴 Max Dowman, 15-years old. ⭐️The future for England is in safe hands. pic.twitter.com/AAWML3XXnY
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) August 25, 2025
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