Liverpool’s teenage winger Rio Ngumoha has etched his name into Premier League history by scoring the decisive goal in his team’s 3-2 victory over Newcastle on Matchday 2. At just 16 years and 361 days old, Ngumoha became the second youngest player ever to net a winning goal in the competition, securing three crucial points for the Reds while marking a major personal milestone.
The only player to achieve this feat at a younger age is Wayne Rooney, who scored for Everton in 2002 at 16 years and 360 days old—just a single day younger than Ngumoha.
Ngumoha’s remarkable achievement highlights both his extraordinary talent and Liverpool’s continued trust in their academy graduates, emphasizing the club’s commitment to developing the next generation of football stars.
