Rio Ngumoha makes history
Embed from Getty ImagesRio Ngumoha became the youngest player to score for Liverpool, aged just 16 years and 361 days. His late winner against Newcastle sealed a thrilling 3-2 victory and instantly etched his name in the club’s history books.
From Chelsea academy to Anfield spotlight
Ngumoha joined Liverpool from Chelsea in 2024 and quickly rose through the youth ranks. He impressed at Under-18 and Under-21 levels before catching the eye in pre-season friendlies, where he scored and assisted against top European clubs.
A breakthrough summer full of highlights
This summer confirmed his potential. Against AC Milan, Yokohama F. Marinos, and Athletic Bilbao, the teenager showed his eye for goal and creativity. Therefore, his decisive finish at St James’ Park felt like a natural next step.
Watch Rio Ngumoha’s goal v Athletic Bilbao
Opening the scoring in style 💫 pic.twitter.com/YwznENm6Cn
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 4, 2025
How Rio Ngumoha compares to Premier League legends
By scoring at 16, Ngumoha became the fourth-youngest scorer in Premier League history. He is now in elite company alongside James Vaughan, James Milner, and Wayne Rooney.
Youngest scorers in Premier League history
- James Vaughan – 16y 270d (Everton, 2005)
- James Milner – 16y 356d (Leeds, 2002)
- Wayne Rooney – 16y 360d (Everton, 2002)
- Rio Ngumoha – 16y 361d (Liverpool, 2025)
A new generation of Premier League wonderkids
Ngumoha’s rise came just days after Arsenal’s 15-year-old Max Dowman made his debut. Dowman even called Ngumoha “the best” on Instagram, highlighting the mutual respect between two of England’s brightest prospects.
The Premier League has always welcomed teenage stars. Now, Ngumoha stands as the latest name to watch, with his journey only just beginning.
