Rio Ngumoha took to the field on Monday (25) and wrote his name in Premier League history.
At just 16 years and 361 days old, the youngster scored the winning goal for Liverpool’s 3-2 win over Newcastle, in the closing match of the second round of the English Championship.
“Enjoy the moment!” 🥰 pic.twitter.com/p6wLdYZE5e
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 25, 2025
According to Opta data, the young attacking midfielder became the second 16-year-old to score a winning goal for his team in the competition.
The first? None other than Wayne Rooney, who, in October 2002, at 16 years and 362 days old, secured Everton’s win 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 mark.
A play that’s already going down in Premier League history. And a name to remember.
Alongside Max Dowman, who made his debut for Arsenal this season at 15 years old, Rio Ngumoha is another gem that keeps the hope of a more victorious future for the England national team alive.
🏴 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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