Top 5 Youngest Football Players Ever to Go Pro
Football has seen many generational talents debut at a very young age. We will be delving into the top five youngest football debutants in the history of this sport.
Football has seen many generational talents debut at a very young age. We will be delving into the top five youngest football debutants in the history of this sport.
At just 10 years, Eric Godpower Marshall shocked football history, debuting professionally for Gar'ou FC and playing 80 fearless minutes against Haifia FC.
Only 12 years old, Mauricio Baldivieso debuted for Club Aurora, becoming a symbol of early talent shaped under his father-coach Julio Baldivieso.
At 13, Christopher Atherton dazzled in the Irish League Cup, assisting on debut before earning training opportunities with Premier League giants Chelsea.
History was made when 13-year-old Souleymane Mamam played a World Cup qualifier, later signing with Manchester United despite work permit barriers.
Dubbed the βNext Pele,β Freddy Adu turned professional at 14, rewriting U.S. soccer history with unmatched hype and global attention.