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FULL LIST: Top 10 highest-scoring teenagers in UCL history — Report

Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal is now the highest-scoring teenager in UCL history with 14 goals, topping a list that includes Mbappé, Haaland, and Yakubu Aiyegbe Read More: https://punchng.com/full-list-top-10-highest-scoring-teenagers-in-ucl-history-report/

FULL LIST: Top 10 highest-scoring teenagers in UCL history — Report

The UEFA Champions League has seen the rise of several high-scoring teenage players throughout its history, with the 10 most notable individuals listed below in the order of their goal tally. Lamine Yamal, a Barcelona youngster, has made history by becoming the highest-scoring teenager in Champions League history, with his 14 goals in the competition.

Following Yamal is the French forward Kylian Mbappé, who scored 14 goals in the Champions League before turning 20. Mbappé's impact on the competition began during his time at Monaco, where he became the second-youngest French player to score in the tournament.

Erling Haaland, a Norwegian striker, scored 10 goals in the Champions League before turning 20, demonstrating his dangerous attacking prowess. Patrick Kluivert, a former Netherlands international, also made significant contributions as a teenager, scoring seven goals in 18 appearances during his time with Ajax.

Raúl González, a Real Madrid legend, scored six goals in eight Champions League appearances before his 20th birthday. Karim Benzema, a French forward, scored six goals in nine appearances for Lyon during his teenage years. Jude Bellingham, an England international, scored six goals in 23 appearances for Borussia Dortmund before turning 20.

Yakubu Aiyegbeni, a former Nigerian international, scored five goals in five Champions League appearances as a teenager. Rodrygo, a Brazilian forward, scored five goals in 11 appearances for Real Madrid before his 20th birthday. Lastly, Désiré Doué, a French forward, scored five goals in five Champions League appearances before turning 20.

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