Borrusia Dortmund teen sensation Moukoko makes Champions League history

Lucien Favre-Borussia Dortmund

At just 16 years and 18 days, Moukoko broke the record, which was held by former Chelsea defender Celestine Babayaro, who set the record at 16 years and 86 days in 1994 while playing for Anderlecht.

The Cameroon-born striker came off the bench to replace Felix Passlack in the 58th minute for Borussia Dortmund in their win over Zenit St Petersburg on Tuesday. the German side were able to hand Moukoko his Champions League in the game after sealing qualification in the previous game. 

The teenager also became the Bundesliga’s youngest-ever debutant in November at 16 years and one day while playing the last six minutes in Borussia Dortmund’s 5-2 win over Hertha Berlin.

The previous record was held by Nuri Sahin, who was 16 years and 334 days old when he made his debut for Dortmund against Nurnberg in 2005.

The striker was promoted to the first-team setup this season after smashing several records in the youth level for club and country.