Aston Villa youngster Madjo becomes youngest UEFA Super Cup goalscorer
LONDON: Aston Villa may have lost the UEFA Super Cup clash with Paris St Germain on Wednesday but their teenage forward Brian Madjo stole the show with a delayed debut display which augurs well for this season.
Aston Villa's young forward, Brian Madjo, scored the youngest-ever goal in UEFA Super Cup history during Wednesday's match against Paris St Germain. The 17-year-old made his debut for the club in a 1-1 draw, netting the equalizer in the dying moments of the first half. Madjo's towering frame, standing at six feet four inches tall, drew comparisons to Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku and former Villa player Emile Heskey.
Born in England, Madjo spent time with French club Metz before joining Villa at the age of 17, but FIFA initially ruled his move as an international transfer due to his previous appearances for Luxembourg. After a lengthy appeal, the Colombian-American Football Court upheld Villa's appeal, allowing Madjo to play for his new club.
The young player showed his determination and skill throughout the game, missing several chances before finally breaking through with a powerful volley six minutes after halftime. Madjo's performance earned praise from his manager, Unai Emery, who called him "fantastic" and believes he has the potential to become a key player for the team in the upcoming Premier League season.
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