Lamine Yamal becomes all-time leading teenage scorer in Champions League history

FC Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal set a new historic record on November 4, 2026, becoming the all-time leading Champions League scorer among players under the age of 20. The 19-year-old achieved this milestone during a 3-0 victory against Aston Villa at Camp Nou, scoring in the 7th minute after capitalizing on a defensive error by the English side, with Zion Suzuki in goal.

With this goal, Yamal reached a total of 14 Champions League goals, surpassing Kylian Mbappé’s previous record of 13 goals scored as a teenager. Other notable players on this list include Erling Haaland with 10 goals, followed by Justin Kluivert with 7, and Raul, Karim Benzema, and Jude Bellingham, who each recorded 6. Yamal achieved this feat in only 37 appearances in the competition.

Throughout his career, Yamal has established himself as a record-breaking presence in European football. He remains the youngest player to start a Champions League match, having made his starting debut against Porto at the age of 16 years and 83 days. Furthermore, he has previously set records as the youngest player to both score and assist in a single match, cementing his status as one of the most prolific young talents in the tournament’s history.