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Bayern Munich won the Champions League last night, beating Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 courtesy of a Kingsley Coman header. The Bavarians have won the competition for the sixth time, and there were some noteworthy performances from the club along the way.
The emergence of young players like Alphonso Davies and Erling Haaland in the tournament was an exciting occurrence. Davies played an important role in Bayern's triumphs this season, and much more is expected from him.
Winning the Champions League as a young starter is no mean feat, and not many players are able to boast of the achievement. In recent years there have been some exciting young talents who have won the competition, and the trend looks set to continue. We look at the:
5 youngest players who have won the UEFA Champions League
(Note: Only players who started the UEFA Champions League final match have been considered)
#5 OWEN HARGREAVES, BAYERN MUNICH | 20y, 4m, 3d
Born in Canada, Owen Hargreaves joined Bayern Munich's academy in 1997, making his debut for the club in 2000.
The England international was an important player in the midfield for the Bavarians, and was a consistent presence for them. He started the 2001 Champions League final, which Bayern Munich won 5-4 on penalties against Valencia.
Hargreaves left Bayern Munich to play for Manchester United in 2007, but injuries hampered his time at the club. After a stint with Manchester City, Hargreaves retired in 2012 and is now a football pundit.
#4 ALPHONSO DAVIES, BAYERN MUNICH | 19y, 9m, 21d
The latest addition to the list, Alphonso Davies won the 2019-20 Champions League with Bayern Munich.
The Canada international joined Bayern Munich from Vancouver Whitecaps in January of 2019. A left-winger during his time in the MLS, Davies started playing as a left-back for Bayern Munich, with incredible results. Nicknamed "Roadrunner" by teammate Thomas Muller, his pace and dribbling ability have been utilised well by the Bavarians.
Although he can improve defensively, the 19-year old is clearly a star in the making. Many already regard him as one of the best in his position.
#3 CARLOS ALBERTO, PORTO | 19y, 5m, 15d
Part of the Porto team which would surprise everyone by winning the Champions League in 2004, Carlos Alberto played a vital role in the final match against AS Monaco.
Alberto joined Porto from Fluminense in January 2004, and immediately became a key player for Jose Mourinho. The Brazil international started in the final for Porto, and scored the opening goal in a 3-0 victory over Monaco. He departed the club in 2005 for Corinthians.
After spells with Fluminense, Werder Bremen, Vasco da Gama and Botafogo among other clubs, Alberto retired in 2019, and is currently a football pundit.
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#2 CLARENCE SEEDORF, AJAX | 19y, 1m, 21d
One of the best midfielders of all-time, Clarence Seedorf won four Champions League titles with three different clubs, beginning with Ajax.
An Ajax academy graduate, the Netherlands international was an important midfielder for Louis van Gaal's Ajax, forming an exciting team alongside the likes of Edgar Davids and Patrick Kluivert. He started the 1994-95 Champions League final against Milan, before being substituted in the second half.
He left Ajax in 1995 and went on to represent the likes of Real Madrid, Inter Milan and AC Milan, achieving legendary status at the latter. He retired in 2014, managing AC Milan, Deportivo La Coruna and Cameroon among others.
#1 IKER CASILLAS, REAL MADRID | 19y, 0m, 4d
A bonafide Real Madrid legend, Iker Casillas is regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers of all-time.
The Spain international was a product of the Real Madrid academy, and would make his debut for the club in 1999. Renowned for his athleticism and reflexes, the shot-stopper enjoyed a trophy-laden spell with Los Blancos in 16 years with the club.
He left the club in 2015 to play for Porto, where he spent four seasons as the first-choice goalkeeper. He retired in 2020, and is now an advisor to Real Madrid president Florentino Perez.
Also Read: 5 greatest UEFA Champions League finals of all time
