Ranking the 5 youngest debutants in Liverpool's history

Kaide Gordon marked his debut on 21 September 2021 in Liverpool's EFL cup tie against Norwich City
Kaide Gordon marked his debut on 21 September 2021 in Liverpool's EFL cup tie against Norwich City

#3 James Norris — 16 years 08 months 13 days

James Norris has played just two games in the Liverpool shirt so far
James Norris has played just two games in the Liverpool shirt so far

18-year-old James Norris is another talented youngster and future prospect within the legions of Liverpool. Norris started off his career as a boy with the club's academy. The left-back featured for the first time in a Liverpool shirt while still being an academy scholar.

He came in as a second-half substitute against Aston Villa in the EFL Cup quarter-finals. Norris has played just two games in the Liverpool shirt. However, given the amount of trust Klopp has bestowed upon him, it looks like the kid has got a secure future at the club.

Norris is now a hot property in the England national team's youth outings. He is currently a part of England's U21 team.


#2 Jack Robinson — 16 years 08 months 7 days

Jack Robinson broke a 36-year-old record set by Max Thompson
Jack Robinson broke a 36-year-old record set by Max Thompson

Jack Robinson's debut came in a significant match. Apparently, his first time featuring for the club coincided with Rafael Benitez's last game at the helm in 2010. The then 16-year-old Jack Robinson broke a 36-year-old record set by Max Thompson.

Even though he shone at every opportunity given to him, the signing of José Enrique meant Jack Robinson struggled even more to find his permanent spot. Despite a lack of regular play and recurring injuries, Jack Robinson was handed a long-term contract extension.

The club sent Jack out on loan deals to help him stay at the peak of fitness. At the same time, he was also a regular face in England's U21 squad. Jack Robinson left Liverpool for good in 2014 to join Queens Park Rangers.


#1 Jerome Sinclair — 16 years 6 days

Jerome Sinclair drew comparisons from another club prodigy, Raheem Sterling
Jerome Sinclair drew comparisons from another club prodigy, Raheem Sterling

Liverpool got hold of a 14-year-old boy from the West Bromwich Albion academy in 2011. He was none other than Jerome Sinclair. Sinclair continued to train and play with The Reds' U16 team. His talent earned him a spot in U18 outings and he did not fail to deliver in any of them.

The Birmingham-born forward drew comparisons from another club prodigy of the time, Raheem Sterling. Sinclair kept playing between the U18 and the reserve teams. He finally got the breakthrough at the age of 16 years and six days.

Sinclair stepped inside the Anfield turf for the first time by coming off as a late substitute in a League Cup clash. Jerome Sinclair broke Jack Robinson's record to be the youngest ever LFC player to make his debut with the club.

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