Cardiff's Anyadike, 15, sets new EFL Cup record as youngest player
Cardiff City's Noah Anyadike, 15, becomes the youngest player in EFL Cup history after starting their second-round defeat against Norwich City.
Noah Anyadike, a 15-year-old Welsh international, has broken the EFL Cup record as the youngest player to start a match. He made his debut for Cardiff City in their 2-1 loss to Norwich City, aged 15 years and 98 days. This record surpasses the previous record held by Harvey Elliot, who played for Fulham against Millwall when he was 15 years and 174 days old.
Despite breaking the record, Anyadike had to leave the game early due to a muscle cramp. Cardiff manager Brian Barry-Murphy expressed his satisfaction with Anyadike's performance and recognized his exceptional talent. He is the third player in under a year to become Cardiff's youngest player. The club aims to provide Anyadike with the necessary challenges to further develop his skills and ensure his continued growth as a player.
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