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Assan Ouédraogo Scores Two Minutes Into Germany Debut, Youngest Debut Scorer Since 1954

Nagelsmann credited the call-up to a resilient return from injury.

Overview

  • The RB Leipzig midfielder entered in the 77th minute and netted in the 79th to seal Germany’s 6–0 World Cup qualifying win over Slovakia in Leipzig after a backheel assist from Leroy Sané.
  • At 19 years and 192 days, he became, per Opta, Germany’s youngest debutant to score since Klaus Stürmer in 1954.
  • Only three German internationals have scored faster on their debuts than Ouédraogo, according to Transfermarkt’s historical data.
  • He was a late addition to the squad following Nadiem Amiri’s injury and said he was proud and thrilled by the moment.
  • Nagelsmann praised his health and progress after missing most of 2024/25 through injuries, as reports also noted Schalke 04 will not receive extra money from his 2024 transfer to Leipzig, which was around €10 million.