The 5 youngest goalscorers in Bundesliga history

Let’s check out five players who have scored their debut Bundesliga goals before they turn 18.

The Bundesliga has always been a platform for young talent to showcase their skills, and over the years, many young players have made their mark in the league. In this article, we’ll take a look at the top 5 youngest goalscorers in Bundesliga history.

Tom Rothe (17 years, 81 days)

Tom Rothe makes the list at number five, having scored his first Bundesliga goal for Borussia Dortmund against Wolfsburg in 2022. Rothe was just 17 years and 81 days old at the time.

Mathys Tel (17 years, 136 days)

Mathys Tel made history for Bayern Munich when he scored against Stuttgart in Matchday 6 of the 2022-23 season, becoming the club’s youngest scorer in Bundesliga history. Tel was just 17 years and 136 days old when he scored, surpassing the previous record set by his teammate Jamal Musiala.

Nuri Sahin (17 years, 81 days)

Nuri Sahin is a well-known name in Bundesliga history. The Turkish midfielder made his debut for Borussia Dortmund in 2005 at the age of 16 and scored his first goal against Nuremberg a year later. He was just 17 years and 81 days old at the time, making him the third youngest goalscorer in Bundesliga history.

Florian Wirtz (17 years, 34 days)

Florian Wirtz is a young talent who has made a name for himself in the Bundesliga. The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder became the second-youngest goalscorer in Bundesliga history when he scored against Bayern Munich in 2020. Wirtz was just 17 years and 34 days old at the time.

Youssoufa Moukoko (16 years, 28 days)

At the top of the list is Youssoufa Moukoko, who became the youngest goalscorer in Bundesliga history when he scored for Borussia Dortmund against Union Berlin in 2020. Moukoko was just 16 years and 28 days old at the time, cementing his place as one of the best football prodigies in the Bundesliga.