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The European Championship, affectionately dubbed EURO, is the continent’s most prestigious cup competition. Scoring in the competition is a guaranteed way of attracting eyeballs, which is why every ambitious player constantly looks for opportunities to apply the all-important final touch. Youngsters are even more drawn to the dream of scoring in EUROs, as it is a surefire way to get on the map and draw attention from the biggest clubs in the world. However, scoring in EUROs is easier said than done, with only a handful of teenagers managing it since the tournament’s inception in 1958.
Continue reading to check out the five youngest players in history to have scored in the European Championships.
#5 Arda Guler (Turkiye) – 19 years, 114 days
Arda Guler Scored A Goal Of The Tournament Contender Against Georgia
Turkish teen sensation Arda Guler made history on his European Championship debut against Georgia on June 18. Aged 19 years and 114 days, the Real Madrid youngster scored a cracker of a goal, helping the Turks to a 3-1 victory.
Guler picked up the ball about 30 yards away from goal, cut in from the right flank, and dispatched a cracker of a shot with his left foot. The ball swerved magnificently in the air to nestle into the top-left corner of Georgia’s goal. With the stunner, Guler not only became one of the youngest-ever scorers in EURO history but also the youngest player to score on their European Championship debut.
#4 Dragan Stojkovic (Yugoslavia) – 19 years, 108 days
Dragan Stojkovic Scored His First EURO Goal From The Penalty Spot
Dragan Stojkovic, who is managing Serbia in EURO 2024, is the fourth-highest scorer in the competition’s history. He was 19 years and 108 days old when he scored for Yugoslavia in a 3-2 defeat to France in Group 1 of UEFA EURO 1984. Stojkovic scored his only goal of the tournament in the 84th minute from the penalty spot.
Yugoslavia failed to amass even a single point in their group, losing not only…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-06-21 07:59:24
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