Ex-BVB striker Moukoko loses record to Arsenal starlet | OneFootball

In the jersey of Borussia Dortmund, Youssoufa Moukoko broke one record after another. However, the now 20-year-old striker has not been able to fulfill the hopes placed in him – at least not yet. The forward, who has been playing for FC Copenhagen since the summer, has now lost a record.

During his time in the youth department of BVB, Moukoko regularly shattered the opposing goal nets. For the U17 of the Black and Yellows, he scored an incredible 90 goals in 56 games. Even in the U19, he was rarely stopped. His tally in 25 matches: 47 goals.

Moukoko made his debut with the professionals at an early age. At 16 years and 1 day old, he is still the youngest Bundesliga player of all time. Just 27 days later, he scored his first goal in the top league.

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The youngster also succeeded on the European stage. He first appeared in the Champions League at the age of 16 years and 18 days. On December 8, 2020, then-head coach Lucien Favre (now 68) substituted him in the 58th minute during Dortmund's 2-1 away win against Zenit St. Petersburg. No other German was as young at their debut in the "King's Class".

Ex-BVB Pro Paves the Way

For a long time, Moukoko was also the youngest CL player ever. But since Tuesday evening (November 4), the former Borussia player has lost this record. The new record holder is named Max Dowman and wears the jersey of FC Arsenal.

The Londoners competed in the most important European club team competition against Slavia Prague. After 90 minutes, the Gunners secured the expected 3-0 victory and left the Czech capital with three points. After former BVB pro Mikel Merino (29) secured the final score with his second goal, Dowman's moment arrived.

In the 72nd minute, the U19 national player of England took to the field. At just 15 years and 308 days old, Dowman is now the youngest player ever used in the Champions League – and Moukoko has lost one of his many records.

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