10 youngest Liverpool players to score in the Premier League: a Gerrard clone, 2 painful Anfield misses

Trusting a teenager in the cauldron of the Premier League is akin to a high-stakes bet where it is truly "all or nothing." On a glorious day, these youngsters play with a liberating lack of fear, soaring toward their dreams of world conquest, on others, they are simply boys learning through the harsh lessons of failure. 

However, stepping onto the pitch for England’s most decorated club and finding the back of the net is a feat very few "buds" ever achieve. Therefore, these 10 names identified by Spbolivescore deserve their place in the history books. Fans of The Kop must also salute the brave managers who dared to plant these seeds, allowing them to photosynthesize under the intense spotlight of the world's top division. 

This list of the youngest Liverpool players to score in Premier League history serves as a testament to the club's enduring "Youth Power" culture.

Top 10 youngest Liverpool players to score in Premier League

10. Stefan Bajcetic (18y, 65d)

Bajcetic was 18 years, 2 months, and 4 days old (18y, 65d) when he announced himself on Boxing Day, December 26, 2022. In a Premier League clash away at Aston Villa during the 2022/23 season, Bajcetic entered as a late substitute. In the 81st minute, showing composure beyond his years, he rounded the keeper to score the third goal in a 3-1 victory. 

Originally a product of Celta Vigo’s academy, he moved to Anfield in 2020 for approximately £224,000. He made his professional debut against Bournemouth earlier that season. Though injuries hindered his progress, leading to a loan spell at Las Palmas in 2024/25, his breakout 2022/23 season remains a highlight where he was often the lone bright spot in Liverpool's midfield.

9. Jimmy Melia (18y, 46d) 

Melia scored at 18 years, 1 month, and 16 days during a Second Division match against Nottingham Forest in December 1955. Melia was a local lad who flourished under Bill Shankly, eventually helping the club win the First Division title in 1964. He made 286 appearances for the Reds, scoring 79 goals before retiring in the late 1970s. Melia passed away in 2013, but he remains a foundational figure in the club's rise to dominance.

8. Jayden Danns (18y, 43d)

Danns was 18 years and 43 days old when he struck twice in a 3-0 FA Cup win over Southampton on February 28, 2024. A pure academy product, Danns’ clinical finishing in front of the Kop made him an instant fan favorite. Although a back injury sidelined him during a planned loan to Sunderland in the 2024/25 season, he remains one of the highest-potential strikers at the club today.

7. Raheem Sterling (17y, 317d)

On October 20, 2012, at 17 years, 10 months, and 12 days, Sterling scored the only goal in a 1-1 draw against Reading at Anfield. After moving from QPR's academy for an initial £600,000, Sterling became a mainstay under Brendan Rodgers.

He made 129 appearances and scored 23 goals for Liverpool, forming the famous "SSS" trio with Sturridge and Suarez that nearly won the league in 2013/14. He later moved to Manchester City for £49 million, winning 4 Premier League titles, and is currently seeking a permanent move away from Chelsea in 2026.

6. Ki-Jana Hoever (17y, 250d)

Hoever scored a decisive header at 17 years, 8 months, and 7 days against MK Dons in the League Cup on September 25, 2019. Signed from Ajax, Hoever was a versatile defender who eventually joined Wolves in a deal involving Diogo Jota. 

5. Jordan Rossiter (17y, 183d)

Rossiter was often compared to Steven Gerrard during his youth. At 17 years, 6 months, and 3 days, he scored a long-range effort on his debut against Middlesbrough in the League Cup on September 23, 2014. The match ended 2-2 before Liverpool won a historic 14-13 penalty shootout. Despite the hype, injuries plagued his career, leading him to Rangers and eventually lower-league football.

4. Michael Owen (17y, 143d)

On May 6, 1997, at 17 years, 4 months, and 23 days, Owen scored on his debut against Wimbledon. Despite a 2-1 loss, Owen’s pace terrified defenders. He went on to score 158 goals for Liverpool, winning the Ballon d’Or in 2001, the only Liverpool player to do so. He won a historic treble in 2001 and later played for Real Madrid and Manchester United. Now retired, he is a prominent TV pundit.

3. Kaide Gordon (17y, 96d)

Gordon scored at 17 years, 3 months, and 4 days in an FA Cup tie against Shrewsbury Town on January 9, 2022. Gordon, signed from Derby County for £1.1 million, showed immense composure to equalize in a match Liverpool eventually won 4-1. He remains part of the Liverpool setup, currently gaining experience on loan to regain his 2022 form.

2. Ben Woodburn (17y, 45d)

Woodburn held the record for nearly a decade. On November 29, 2016, at 17 years and 45 days, he smashed the ball home against Leeds United in the EFL Cup. The goal, scored in front of the Kop in the 81st minute, secured a 2-0 win. Once dubbed the "next big thing," Woodburn made 11 appearances for Liverpool before departing in 2022. 

1. Rio Ngumoha (16y, 361d)

At just 16 years and 361 days old, he became the youngest Liverpool player to score in Premier League history on a dramatic Monday night at St James’ Park. In the 100th minute of a pulsating match against Newcastle United, Ngumoha cut inside and curled a beautiful effort into the far corner to secure a 3-2 victory. 

Having joined from Chelsea in 2024 for a clearer pathway to the first team, Ngumoha’s debut goal has already justified Arne Slot’s immense faith.

Summary of Liverpool's youngest goal scorers in Premier League: 

Rio Ngumoha: 16 years, 361 days (vs Newcastle, 2026)

Ben Woodburn: 17 years, 45 days (vs Leeds, 2016)

Kaide Gordon: 17 years, 96 days (vs Shrewsbury, 2022)

Michael Owen: 17 years, 143 days (vs Wimbledon, 1997)

Jordan Rossiter: 17 years, 183 days (vs Middlesbrough, 2014)

Ki-Jana Hoever: 17 years, 250 days (vs MK Dons, 2019)

Raheem Sterling: 17 years, 317 days (vs Reading, 2012)

Jayden Danns: 18 years, 43 days (vs Southampton, 2024)

Jimmy Melia: 18 years, 46 days (vs Nottingham Forest, 1955)

Stefan Bajcetic: 18 years, 65 days (vs Aston Villa, 2022)

It took nearly a decade for the record held by Woodburn to be eclipsed by the brilliance of Ngumoha. One must wonder how long it will take for Spbolivescore.net to have the opportunity to celebrate another "prodigy" entering this prestigious list as the youngest Liverpool player to score in Premier League. History suggests that at Anfield, the next star is always just one brave substitution away.

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