5 youngest goal scorers in the history of PSG

Who are the youngest goalscorers for PSG? (Images via Versus, ISL)
Who are the youngest goalscorers for PSG? (Images via Versus, ISL)

#3 Nicolas Anelka - 17 years, 6 months and 6 days

Anelka had two stints at the club (Image via Transfermarkt)
Anelka had two stints at the club (Image via Transfermarkt)

Paris Saint-Germain were one of many clubs for whom French forward Nicolas Anelka donned the jersey. Anelka has perhaps the greatest legacy among the names on this list. Though a couple of other names are extremely young and have great potential.

The Frenchman was an excellent footballer who showed great finishing prowess, irrespective of the club and the league.

Over a long career, Anelka played for many big clubs, including Premier League giants Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea. Following a poor spell at Real Madrid, Anelka had a mixed one at the Parisien club.

But it was during the first stint when he scored to become the club's third youngest goal scorer (he was the youngest back then).

Paris Saint-Germain played against RC Lens in Ligue 1, and it was in the 80th minute when a teenage Nicolas Anelka scored his first senior goal for the club. He scored the club's third goal of the night and helped seal the deal as they went on to win 4-0.

Anelka may have had a glittering career, but many pundits believe he could have offered a lot more.


#2 Adil Aouchiche - 17 years, 5 months and 21 days

like Nianzou, Aouchiche has been a bad miss (Image via Ligue 1)
like Nianzou, Aouchiche has been a bad miss (Image via Ligue 1)

Many at PSG regard Adil Aouchiche as one of the biggest talents at the club in recent years. Like Nianzou, Aouchiche is the club's academy graduate who was quickly promoted to the first team in 2019 on the back of his talent. Before becoming an adult, Aouchiche was already making his debut as a starter against Metz.

Aouchiche's first senior for the club came in the Coupe de France against Linas-Montlhery. PSG were dominant against weaker opponents and thrashed them 6-0. Aouchiche's goal against the side made him the second-youngest scorer for the club in all major competitions.

Much to PSG's disappointment, Aouchiche signed as a free transfer to Saint-Etienne in 2020.

He hasn't scored many goals, but he has been getting regular game time. Given his age, it's widely expected that he will develop a lot more in the coming years.


#1 Bartholomew Ogbeche - 17 years 1 month and 25 days

Ogbeche is still the youngest goal scorer for PSG (Image via ISL)
Ogbeche is still the youngest goal scorer for PSG (Image via ISL)

Football fans in India will easily recognize Bartholomew Ogbeche, given his performances in the Indian Super League over the last few seasons. But what many fans may not know is that Ogbeche is the youngest goal scorer for PSG to date in official competitions.

The Nigerian footballer was a PSG academy graduate and was promoted to the senior team at a young age. His debut goal came in a crucial Ligue 1 match in which they were trailing against Nantes. Ogbeche struck in the 57th minute to make it 1-1, and PSG ultimately went on to win the match.

However, Ogbeche failed to settle down at PSG, and a couple of poor loan spells and injuries made things worse. His next few club spells were ineffective. It was ultimately at the Eredivisie and the ISL, where Ogbeche has enjoyed better returns.

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