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Photos: Youngest fooballers to play in Europe's top-flight leagues

As Moukoko breaks Bundesliga record, a look back at La Liga, EPL and Serie A pace-setters

Published: November 22, 2020 14:43 Matthew Smith, Sport Editor

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Dortmund's Youssoufa Moukoko — At 16 years and one day, Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko became the youngest player in Bundesliga history Saturday when he made his German league debut in the 5-2 romp at Hertha Berlin. Moukoko’s late cameo off the bench at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium broke the previous record set by Nuri Sahin, who was 16 years, 335 days when he made his league debut for Dortmund in 2005. Let's take a look at the youngest debudants across the top leagues in Europe: Image Credit: AP

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Luka Romero — La Liga: Luka Romero - 15 years and 255 days - June 2020 - Mallorca. The Argentine pup came on for Mallorca during a 2-0 loss to Real Madrid. He took the landmark from the legendary Francisco Bao Rodriguez (Sanson) who was 15 years and 255 days old on debut with Celta Vigo in 1939. Image Credit: Twitter

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Amedeo Amadei — Serie A: Amedeo Amadei - 15 years and 280 days - 1937 - Roma. This is a record that has stood the test of time, with 80-odd years having paseed without anyone usurping the Italian. However... Image Credit: Agencies

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Pietro Pellegri — Serie A: Pietro Pellegri - 15 years and 280 days - 2016 - Genoa. In a lovely little quirk, Pellegri equalled the great achievement of Amadei four years ago with Genoa. Image Credit: AFP

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Premier League: Harvey Elliott - 16 years and 30 days - 2019 - Fulham — Premier League: Harvey Elliott - 16 years and 30 days - 2019 - Fulham. Only last year Elliott came on for Fulham against Wolves to grab the new marker in England. He was quickly signed for Liverpool and is out on loan at Blackburn Rovers. He is still only 17. Image Credit: AFP

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Laurent Paganelli — Ligue 1: Laurent Paganelli, 15 years, 10 months and 3 days - 1978 - St-Etienne. Another record that has lasted despite such youngsters as Kylian Mbappe flirting with the new mark. Paganelli went on to play for St-Etienne for five years and Toulon for five more. he is currently a sports presenter and reporter for Canal +. Image Credit: AFP

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Scottish Premiership: Scott Robinson 16 years and 1 month - 2007 - Hearts — Scottish Premiership: Scott Robinson 16 years and 1 month - 2007 - Hearts. The Scottish journeyman (he's only 28) has played for Hearts, Kilmarnock, Dunfermline, East Fife and is currently back in the top flight with Livingston. Image Credit: AFP

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Youssoufa Moukoko - 16 years, one day - November 2020 - Borussia Dortmund — Bundesliga: Youssoufa Moukoko - 16 years, one day - November 2020 - Borussia Dortmund. We leave the last word with the newest entrant. The pup started out at St Pauli before Dortmund spotted his potential and recruited him into their academy in 2016. He has already got two caps for the Germany Under-20 team. What this space... Image Credit: AP

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