Rio Ngumoha: Liverpool wonderkid profiled as 16-year-old becomes instant Reds hero

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Rio Ngumoha became Liverpool's youngest-ever goalscorer vs Newcastle(Image: Getty Images)

Rio Ngumoha announced himself as the Premier League's latest wonderkid after scoring a remarkable, last-gasp winner for Liverpool on Monday night.

The 16-year-old was given his Premier League debut by Arne Slot against Newcastle on Monday.

And he made his mark in grand style, coolly curling home a 100th minute winner for the Reds as they secured a chaotic victory at St James’ Park.



The winning strike came after a bonkers match that had seen Liverpool throw away a 2-0 lead against ten-man Newcastle.

While plenty of the headlines before the game were dedicated to Alexander Isak, Ngumoha made sure that he was right at the forefront come the final whistle.

Arne Slot invited him to join in first-team training with Liverpool in Autumn last term before being named in a matchday squad for the first time in Liverpool’s Carabao Cup clash with Southampton in December.

More cup opportunities then came for Ngumoha as he made his debut in an FA Cup win against Accrington Stanley.

He continued that form with his strike against Newcastle which saw him become Liverpool’s youngest Premier League goalscorer.

He is the fourth youngest scorer in competition history behind James Vaughan, James Milner and Wayne Rooney, while becoming just the second 16-year-old to net a winning goal alongside the Manchester United legend.

Rio Ngumoha has also earned international recognition(Image: Getty Images)

Plenty has been said in the aftermath of Ngumoha’s memorable goal.

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