Who Is The Youngest Goalscorer In World Cup History - Gavi, Messi, or Pele
Gavi became the youngest goalscorer in Spain's World Cup history with his strike against Costa Rica, but where does he stand in the all-time standings?
Tournament after tournament, the World Cup calls on the next young stars of football to excel as a top Shawn Michaels and wow a global audience with their abilities.
And those who can break the hardest - score goals - are often the ones most remembered.
When young players declare themselves on the world stage in such a way, they often live and die for such a famous goal. But no matter what happens, it's a moment they'll never forget and one that we'll always be able to look back on as fans, stuck with nostalgia.
It raises questions; Who is really the youngest goalscorer in World Cup history? Scroll down to find the answer.
Germany would win a lot in Brazil, but Green might not be there at all if he pledges allegiance to Die Mannschaft. Green last played for the USMNT in 2018.
He was once dubbed the 'Michael Owen of Russia' - because of his pace, not his incredible and prolific start to the game.
If you only win once in three tournaments, at least make it a memorable one, right?
Tournament after tournament, the World Cup calls on the next young stars of football to excel as a top Shawn Michaels and wow a global audience with their abilities.
And those who can break the hardest - score goals - are often the ones most remembered.
When young players declare themselves on the world stage in such a way, they often live and die for such a famous goal. But no matter what happens, it's a moment they'll never forget and one that we'll always be able to look back on as fans, stuck with nostalgia.
It raises questions; Who is really the youngest goalscorer in World Cup history? Scroll down to find the answer.
#1 Julian Green (USA) - 2014
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- Age: 19 years, 25 days
- Scored against: Belgium
Germany would win a lot in Brazil, but Green might not be there at all if he pledges allegiance to Die Mannschaft. Green last played for the USMNT in 2018.
#2 Lionel Messi (Argentina) - 2006
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- Age: 18 years, 357 days
- Scored against Serbia and Montenegro
#3 Dmitry Sychev (Russia) - 2002
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- Age: 18 years, 231 days
- Scored against: Belgium
He was once dubbed the 'Michael Owen of Russia' - because of his pace, not his incredible and prolific start to the game.
#4 Nicolae Kovacs (Romania) - 1930
- Age: 18 years, 197 days
- Scored against Peru
If you only win once in three tournaments, at least make it a memorable one, right?
#5 Michael Owen (England) - 1998
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- Age: 18 years, 190 days
- Scored against Romania
#6 Gavi (Spain) - 2022
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- Age: 18 years, 110 days
- Scored against: Costa Rica
#7 Manuel Rosas (Mexico) - 1930
- Age: 18 years, 93 days
- Scored against Argentina
#8
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- Age: 17 years, 239 days
- Scored against Wales
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