The 5 youngest goalscorers in Premier League history

Who is the youngest-ever player to score in the Premier League?

The Premier League is known for producing some of the world’s best young talent. Many young players have made their debut in the league, but only a few have managed to score at such a young age. In this article, we’ll take a look at the top 5 youngest goalscorers in Premier League history.

5- Michael Owen (17y 143d)

Michael Owen, the former Liverpool and England striker, scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool against Wimbledon on May 6, 1997, at the age of 17 years and 143 days. Owen went on to score 150 Premier League goals throughout his career.

4- Cesc Fabregas (17y 113d)

Cesc Fabregas is one of the most talented midfielders of his generation. The former Arsenal and Chelsea player scored his first Premier League goal for Arsenal against Blackburn Rovers on August 26, 2004, at the age of 17 years and 113 days. Fabregas scored 50 Premier League goals during his career.

3- Wayne Rooney (16y 360d)

Wayne Rooney is one of the greatest footballers of all time. The former Manchester United and Everton striker scored his first Premier League goal for Everton against Arsenal on October 19, 2002, at the age of 16 years and 360 days. Rooney scored 208 Premier League goals throughout his career.

2- James Milner (16y 356d)

James Milner, the current Liverpool midfielder, is known for his versatility and work ethic. Milner scored his first Premier League goal for Leeds United against Sunderland on December 26, 2002, at the age of 16 years and 356 days. Milner has scored 55 Premier League goals to date.

1-James Vaughan (16y 270d)

James Vaughan is the youngest player to score a goal in the Premier League. The former Everton and Norwich striker scored his first Premier League goal for Everton against Crystal Palace on April 10, 2005, at the age of 16 years and 270 days. Vaughan went on to score 29 Premier League goals throughout his career.