Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has reportedly made history as the highest-scoring teenager in UEFA Champions League history, surpassing the previous record held by French superstar Kylian Mbappé.
The 19-year-old reached the milestone in November 2026 after scoring in Barcelona’s 3-0 victory over Aston Villa, taking his Champions League goal tally to 14 before turning 20.
Yamal’s achievement further highlights the growing influence of teenage talents in Europe’s biggest club competition, where several established football stars made their mark at remarkably young ages.
According to Planet Football on Wednesday, a number of players, including former Nigerian international Yakubu Aiyegbeni, Mbappé and Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, enjoyed impressive goalscoring records in the Champions League before celebrating their 20th birthdays.
Here are 10 players who made their mark as teenage goalscorers in the competition.
1. Lamine Yamal
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal tops the list after reportedly becoming the highest-scoring teenager in Champions League history with 14 goals.
The Spanish youngster has continued to impress with his performances for Barcelona, establishing himself as one of the most exciting attacking talents in European football.
His achievement is particularly remarkable considering his age, with the forward still having opportunities to extend his tally before turning 20.
2. Kylian Mbappé
French forward Kylian Mbappé announced himself on the European stage during his time at Monaco, emerging as one of the competition’s most exciting young goalscorers.
He scored against Manchester City in Monaco’s 5-3 defeat in 2017, further cementing his reputation as a rising star in European football.
Mbappé later enjoyed impressive Champions League campaigns with Paris Saint-Germain, scoring five goals and providing six assists as the French club reached the final in 2020.
He has since continued his career at Real Madrid, where winning the Champions League remains a major ambition.
3. Erling Haaland
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland scored 10 Champions League goals before turning 20, establishing himself as one of Europe’s most prolific young forwards.
He announced his arrival in the competition with a hat-trick on his debut for Red Bull Salzburg against Genk.
His remarkable goalscoring form continued after moves to Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City, where he eventually helped the English club win its first Champions League title in 2023.
4. Patrick Kluivert
Former Netherlands international Patrick Kluivert scored seven Champions League goals as a teenager in 18 appearances.
His most memorable contribution came in the 1995 final against AC Milan, when he scored Ajax’s winning goal in the 85th minute.
At just 18, Kluivert became the youngest player to score in a Champions League final at the time, marking himself out as one of Europe’s most promising young forwards.
5. Raúl González
Real Madrid legend Raúl González scored six Champions League goals in eight appearances before turning 20.
The Spanish forward enjoyed an impressive start to his career at the Santiago Bernabéu, quickly establishing himself as one of the club’s most important attacking players.
He went on to become the first footballer to score 50 goals in the Champions League and made more than 100 appearances in the competition.
6. Karim Benzema
French striker Karim Benzema scored six Champions League goals in nine appearances as a teenager during his time at Lyon.
His impressive performances attracted attention across Europe before he eventually joined Real Madrid, where he developed into one of the club’s greatest forwards.
Benzema won five Champions League titles with Madrid and played a crucial role in their 2022 triumph, finishing that campaign as the competition’s leading scorer.
7. Jude Bellingham
England international Jude Bellingham scored six Champions League goals in 23 appearances before turning 20.
The midfielder first made his mark in the competition with Borussia Dortmund after moving to Germany from Birmingham City.
His impressive performances earned him a transfer to Real Madrid, where he continued to establish himself as one of Europe’s leading midfield talents.
8. Yakubu Aiyegbeni
Former Nigerian international Yakubu Aiyegbeni is among the most notable African players on the list, having scored five Champions League goals in five appearances as a teenager.
The striker enjoyed an impressive spell with Israeli club Maccabi Haifa, where he scored against Manchester United and recorded a hat-trick against Olympiacos.
His performances in the competition attracted interest from English clubs and eventually paved the way for his move to Portsmouth.
9. Rodrygo
Brazilian forward Rodrygo scored five Champions League goals before turning 20, achieving the feat in 11 appearances.
He made an impressive start to life at Real Madrid after joining the Spanish giants from Santos.
His performances in European football helped establish him as one of the most exciting young attacking players of his generation.
10. Désiré Doué
French forward Désiré Doué also reached five Champions League goals before turning 20.
The Paris Saint-Germain attacker has attracted attention for his technical ability, versatility and contributions in the final third.
His emergence among Europe’s teenage goalscorers further underlines the growing influence of young players in the Champions League.
