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Rio Ngumoha, 16, Scores Late Winner To Become Liverpool’s Youngest-Ever Scorer

The former Chelsea youth recruit ranks fourth on the Premier League’s all-time youngest scorers list.

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Overview

  • Ngumoha came off the bench on August 25, 2025, to seal Liverpool’s 3-2 victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
  • He was 16 years and 361 days old, placing him behind James Vaughan, James Milner and Wayne Rooney on the Premier League list.
  • Only four 16-year-olds have scored in the Premier League, a group that now includes Ngumoha.
  • Thierry Henry told Sky Sports that the teenager “announced himself” with the composed finish.
  • Ngumoha joined Liverpool from Chelsea’s youth set-up in 2024, with neither club confirming the fee or any tribunal outcome, and he surpasses Ben Woodburn as the club’s youngest scorer.