Barcelona has a long-standing history of giving teenagers their due chance, and Pau Cubarsi is one of the most recent beneficiaries of the club’s policy. Aged 17 years and seven months, the center-back lined up alongside Inigo Martinez as the Blaugrana battled with AS Monaco in their UEFA Champions League opener.
Unfortunately, however, Cubarsi did not get the chance to finish the game, as Hansi Flick hooked him a few minutes after Monaco scored their second goal.
Cubarsi, who officially joined the senior team from Barca Atletic in January 2024, has so far played 33 games for the Catalonian outfit, claiming two assists.
#3 Geovany Quenda (Sporting CP): 17 Years 4 Months
Geovany Quenda Looked Sharp Against Lille
Aged 17 years and four months, Sporting CP right-winger Geovany Quenda made his UEFA Champions League debut against LOSC Lille on Matchday 1. He got the nod from the start and produced a lively performance as Sporting came away with a 2-0 victory over Lille. Quenda, unfortunately, could not score or assist in that game.
Quenda, who officially graduated from Sporting U23 in July 2024, has played just nine games for the senior team in all competitions so far, scoring once and claiming an assist.
#2 Lamine Yamal (Barcelona): 17 Years 2 Months
Lamine Yamal Scored Against Monaco
Easily the most high-profile teenager on the planet, Lamine Yamal unsurprisingly started for Barcelona as the club commenced their UEFA Champions League journey with a clash against AS Monaco. Yamal, who became the youngest European Championship winner over the summer, produced a fine performance, scoring the equalizer for the Blaugrana in the 28th minute. Barca, however, could not save the game as George Ilenikhena sealed maximum points for Monaco.
The 17-years-and-two-months-old winger first broke into the team under Xavi in 2022-23. Since his promotion, Yamal has played 60 games for the club in all competitions, scoring 12 times and providing 14 assists.
#1 Ayyoub Bouaddi (LOSC Lille): 16 Years 11 Months
Ayyoub Bouaddi is the Youngest Champions League Player This Season
Aged only 16 years and 11 months, LOSC Lille man Ayyoub Bouaddi is the youngest player in the UEFA Champions League this season. The central midfielder attained the feat when he appeared for Lille’s 2-0 defeat to Sporting CP on Matchday 1. Bouaddi came off the bench in the 64th minute but could not help his team avoid an opening-day setback.
Bouaddi became a part of Lille’s squad in the 2023-24 season. So far, he has played 24 games for them in all competitions, providing an assist.
Source link : http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=66fbc00cb80440b798b753c1ef7bbb52&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportscasting.com%2Fnews%2Fuefa-champions-league-youngest-players%2F&c=7435045056983122595&mkt=en-us
Author :
Publish date : 2024-10-01 01:28:00
Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.
