Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal has made history by becoming the highest-scoring teenager in UEFA Champions League history, surpassing French forward Kylian Mbappé’s previous record.
The 19-year-old reportedly set the new milestone in November 2026 after scoring in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, taking his Champions League goal tally to 14.
Yamal’s achievement highlights the impact of young players in Europe’s biggest club competition, with several football stars having established themselves as prolific goalscorers before turning 20.
According to Planet Football on Wednesday, from Nigerian striker Yakubu Aiyegbeni to Real Madrid forward Mbappé, several players have enjoyed remarkable Champions League careers during their teenage years.
The 10 players who made their mark as teenage goalscorers in the competition revealed
1. Lamine Yamal
The Barcelona winger tops the list after reportedly becoming the Champions League’s highest-scoring teenager with 14 goals.
Yamal has continued to impress with his performances for Barcelona, establishing
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