Moukoko, however, has proven that he can deal with the attention and stay focused on what he loves most - playing football and scoring goals. "After Youssoufa's first international games at the under-16 level [in 2017], the hype was at times so huge, that, together with Dortmund, we decided to let him make his next steps solely with his club," Meikel Schonweitz, the head coach of Germany's youth teams, said. Borussia Dortmund forward Youssoufa Moukoko has become the youngest-ever player to feature in the Champions League after coming on against Zenit St Petersburg. Age. With the appearance, he became the youngest player in league history, breaking the previous record of 16 years and 334 days held by Nuri Şahin. [BVB] Youssoufa Moukoko is on for his Borussia Dortmund debut. At that time he was the youngest player in the U16 national team. [11], Born in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Moukoko played for the German U16 national team for the first time on 11 September 2017 in a 3–1 victory over Austria. 179 cm. At the age of 16 years and 1 day, he becomes the youngest player to ever play in the Bundesliga. 4 hours ago. How to get into football - the most popular sport in the world, with clubs and facilities throughout the UK. Born in Yaounde, Cameroon, he grew up with his grandparents and a passionate love for football. Sahin's record as the youngest to ever play a Bundesliga match will soon be broken by Moukoko. When he scored a 30-yard chip in the 1997 Champions League final win over Juventus, Ricken was tipped to become a global superstar. Youssoufa Moukoko (born 20 November 2004) is a German professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund. In-fighting at Borussia Dortmund as doubts cast over the age of 12-year-old phenomenon Youssoufa Moukoko Moukoko, 12, is being tipped for stardom after shining with BVB's Under-17 … The clip went viral, while Moukoko addressed the situation in the most professional way possible. 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Lars Ricken, head of Dortmund's youth academy, was the club's wunderkind in the 1990s. They convinced the German Football League earlier this year to. Moukoko will be eligible to make his Bundesliga debut against Hertha Berlin on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, one day after his 16th birthday. It’s largely seen as a coming-of-age, with lavish parties thrown that can cost tens of thousands of dollars. The hype will only get bigger if he succeeds in the Bundesliga right away. He is a left-footer and a right-footer. Moukoko's coaches and team-mates stress how professional and determined he is. Young Borussia Dortmund forward Youssoufa Moukoko celebrated his 16th birthday on Friday, meaning he is now eligible to feature in the first team for the Bundesliga giants. Borussia Dortmund's 16-year-old striker Youssoufa Moukoko became the youngest-ever player to feature in a Bundesliga game when he came on as a second-half substitute against Hertha Berlin on … Youssoufa Moukoko, 16, from Germany Borussia Dortmund, since 2020 Centre-Forward Market value: €10.00m * Nov 20, 2004 in Yaoundé, Cameroon That is what brings me joy," he wrote on Instagram. At the age of 16 years and 18 days, he has broken a 26-year-old record by becoming the youngest player to appear in the Champions League. He played as the only 13-year-old in the Under 17 Bundesliga for Dortmund. Injuries wore him down and destroyed his ambitions. "Moukoko is much better than I was at his age," he says. Youssoufa Moukoko will "break many Bundesliga records", according to his former coach Michael Feichtenbeiner, who has hailed the Borussia Dortmund teenager as an "outstanding talent". How about when it all goes wrong on the first day. This debut has been a long time coming with many coaches and players praising his talent. "The rage about him was extreme, and the public speculation about his age often pushed aside the appreciation of his actual performance on the field.". Analysis and opinion from our chief football writer. "He is a huge talent and makes decisions at an impressive pace," Guido Streichsbier, coach of Germany's Under-20s, said. "I see him being extremely focused," Ricken said. His father presented a birth certificate that was issued by the German consulate in Yaounde, but doubts have continued to follow him. A t the age of 12, Youssoufa Moukoko played for Borussia Dortmund's U17 side and at 14 he jumped to the U19. Youssoufa Moukoko once told reporters: "It is my goal to become a professional player in Dortmund, capture the Champions League with Borussia, and win the Ballon d'Or.". If he faces Club Bruges on Wednesday, he will become the Champions League's youngest player. And the … Youssoufa Moukoko and Gio Reyna share a common dream - to become the best players in the world, wearing the black and yellow of Borussia Dortmund. His father, who has lived in Hamburg as a German citizen since the 1990s, brought his son to Germany in the summer of 2014. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner) Moukoko, aged 16 years and 18 days, replaced Felix Passlack in the 58th minute. [7][8] On the following day, at the age of 16 years and 1 day, he made his debut for Dortmund as an 85th-minute substitute for Erling Haaland against Hertha BSC. In the first ten years of his life, Moukoko grew up with his grandparents in Cameroon's capital Yaoundé in a predominantly Muslim neighborhood. He started at Dortmund's Under-16s at the age of 12, and proved a prolific scorer against much older defenders. Youssoufa Moukoko made his Bundesliga debut on Saturday and made the record as the youngest Bundesliga player at 16 years and 1 day. [10] On 8 December 2020, Moukoko made his debut for Dortmund in the UEFA Champions League as a substitute against Zenit Saint Petersburg, becoming the youngest player in the competition's history at the age of 16 years 18 days. They didn't sign a back-up for striker Erling Braut Haaland during the summer transfer window, because they trust Moukoko to become exactly that in the near future. As of 15th December 2020 he is the youngest ever player to start a Bundesliga game. Moukoko played in the under-13 team of FC St. Pauli from 2014 to 2016 and scored 23 goals in 13 games as a striker. Dortmund know that they will walk a tightrope with him. What's the story behind the world's most famous sneakers? He is known for his scoring ability. Borussia Dortmund sensation Youssoufa Moukoko has become the youngest player to ever feature in the Champions League. National newspaper Bild asked if it could be true that a 12-year-old was so dominant. Youssoufa Moukoko makes his long-awaited debut for Borussia Dortmund replacing Erling Haaland Credit: … If he faces Club Bruges on Wednesday, he will become the Champions League's youngest player. Club officials are convinced that Moukoko has earned his spot in the first team not only because of his talent but also because of his work ethic. "I don't know a player who invests so much in training and during the matches.". Get latest scores and headlines sent straight to your phone, sign-up to our newsletter and learn where to find us on online. Two days later, in his second match against the same opponent, he scored both goals for Germany in a 2–1 victory. He was 13. … Height. Born in Cameroon, Moukoko represents Germany internationally. ", Dortmund first-team boss Lucien Favre added: "You don't know which foot he uses to play. Moukoko became the youngest person ever to play a professional match in Germany when he came on in. Youssoufa Moukoko has been described as the "biggest talent" in world soccer after becoming the youngest player in Bundesliga history on Saturday. They convinced the German Football League earlier this year to lower the minimum ageexternal-link for players in the top two divisions from 17 to 16. Moukoko played in the under-13 team of FC St. Pauli from 2014 to 2016 and scored 23 goals in 13 games as a striker. Football fans should remember the name Youssoufa Moukoko. "It was hard to deal with all these stories," Moukoko said in 2018. The German FA didn't select Moukoko for any more youth matches until this year, when he made his debut for Germany's Under-20s. Listen to the audiobook of his memoir as read by the man himself. In the summer, Dortmund selected Moukoko for their official Bundesliga squad, knowing they would have to wait a couple of months before the young striker would be eligible to play. Check out his latest detailed stats including goals, assists, strengths & weaknesses and match ratings. Last updated on 21 November 202021 November 2020.From the section European Football. Saint Petersburg [Russia], December 9 (ANI): Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko on Tuesday became the youngest player in the Champions League history. Borussia Dortmund interim head coach Edin Terzic hailed the efforts of Youssoufa Moukoko after the teenager made his first start for the club in Tuesday’s 2-1 victory at Werder Bremen. This broke the record previously held by Celestine Babayaro of 16 years 87 days. Youssoufa Moukoko; Borussia Dortmund Squad » Tables » Fixtures & Results » Under/Over stats » Handicaps stats » Squad » Top scorers » Goals statistics » Goalkeepers; Roman Buerki 7 games; Stefan Drljaca 0 games; Marwin Hitz 2 games » Defenders; Raphael Guerreiro 5 games; Mats Hummels 9 games; Thomas Meunier 9 games; Mateu Morey 0 games; Felix Passlack 3 games; Lukasz Piszczek … Others agree. Moukoko, who only turned 16 on Friday, replaced Erling Braut Haaland as an 85th minute substitute in Borussia Dortmund's win over Hertha Berlin. Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko becomes youngest ever Champions League player at the age of 16 and 8 days [6] As the previous DFB age restrictions were changed in 2020, he became eligible to play in the Bundesliga after his sixteenth birthday. Moukoko moved up to the under-19 team for the 2019–20 season at the age of 14, scoring six goals in his first match in the Under 19 Bundesliga in a 9–2 win against Wuppertaler SV. He is known for his scoring ability. Cameroon. Borussia Dortmund wonderkid Youssoufa Moukoko made history on Saturday as he became the youngest player ever to feature in a Bundesliga match. An original version of this story was published on 20 November 2020. Moukoko, … But those who listened to Moukoko thought he might be right. Moukoko has always been playing above his age limit. Youssoufa Moukoko statistics – 16 years_old Forward. A few weeks ago, he again dominated a youth game, this time the derby between Dortmund's and Schalke's Under-19s. "As of yet, the sun always shines for Youssoufa. But that didn't prevent him from scoring goals right from the beginning. [13] Youssoufa Moukoko's older brother Borel has been playing for Schwarz-Weiß Essen since 2019. [2] Born in Cameroon, Moukoko represents Germany internationally. In order to protect Moukoko from too much media attention, BVB and the DFB decided not to continue using him in selected teams for the time being.[12]. He played as the only 13-year-old in the Under 17 Bundesliga for Dortmund. Moukoko, who turned 16 this week, is an international sensation thanks to his ridiculous goal rate - he has scored 141 times in 88 youth matches for Borussia Dortmund since 2017. "It is not my fault that things go so well. in the Bundesliga. "The first low is always the toughest.". The latest rumours and stories from around the world of football. Moukoko became the youngest person ever to play a professional match in Germany when he came on in Saturday's 5-2 win over Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga. Moukoko has had an advertising contract worth €10 million with the sporting goods manufacturer Nike since 2019. It will be important that he moves in specific zones to stay away from the physical fights. Youssoufa Moukoko made his debut for Germany Under-20s earlier this year Last year, sportswear company Nike signed Moukoko to a long-term deal. Dortmund did not hang around - handing the youngster his debut one day after his 16th birthday. The two have been in touch for a few years. In July 2016, he was transferred to Borussia Dortmund's youth academy. [5], Since January 2020, Moukoko has also been allowed to train with BVB's senior team under Lucien Favre. The outrageously talented striker came off the bench to replace Erling Haaland in the 85th minute against Hertha Berlin - with the eyes of the footballing world upon him.