FC Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal broke the record set by French striker Kylian Mbappé to become the highest-scoring teenager in the history of the UEFA Champions League.

Yamal’s accomplishment demonstrates the influence of young players in the greatest club league in Europe, where a number of football stars have established themselves as prolific goal scorers before turning 20.

We examine seven players who are the highest teenage goal-scorers in the Champions League.

List of highest-scoring teenagers in UEFA Champions League

Rank	Player	Goals
7	Jude Bellingham	6
6	Karim Benzema	6
5	Raul	6
4	Patrick Kluivert	7
3	Erling Haaland	10
2	Kylian Mbappe	13
1	Lamine Yamal	14

7. Jude Bellingham: 6 goals

After leaving Birmingham City, Jude Bellingham established himself in the league with Borussia Dortmund. Due to his outstanding play, he was transferred to Real Madrid, where he went on to become one of the best midfielders in Europe. The English midfielder has scored six goals in the UCL during his teenage years.

6. Karim Benzema: 6 goals

During his teenage years with Lyon, French striker Karim Benzema scored six goals in nine Champions League games. Before relocating to Real Madrid, where he developed into one of the team’s best attackers, he made a name for himself on the European scene with outstanding performances.

Benzema was instrumental in Madrid’s 2022 victory and helped the team win five UCL titles.

5. Raul: 6 goals

Before turning 20, Real Madrid icon Raúl González scored six goals in eight Champions League games.

At the Santiago Bernabéu, the Spanish forward had an incredible start to his career and developed into one of the team’s most vital offensive players. He later made over 100 appearances in the competition and became the first player to score 50 goals.

4. Patrick Kluivert: 7 goals

In 18 games as a teenager, former Netherlands international Patrick Kluivert scored seven goals in the Champions League.

When he scored Ajax’s game-winning goal in the 85th minute of the 1995 final against AC Milan, it was his most memorable performance. Kluivert is also the youngest player to score in a Champions League final at the age of 18.

3. Erling Haaland: 10

Before turning 20, Norwegian striker Erling Haaland scored ten goals in the Champions League, making him one of the most dangerous young attackers in Europe.

On his debut for Red Bull Salzburg against Genk, he made an impression on the competition with a hat-trick in the first half.

After moving from Borussia Dortmund to Manchester City, he ultimately assisted the English team in winning their first Champions League trophy in 2023.

2. Kylian Mbappe: 13

During his tenure at Monaco, Mbappé made a name for himself in Europe by being the second-youngest French player to score in the Champions League, after Karim Benzema. Later, the French attacker had outstanding Champions League seasons with Paris Saint-Germain, helping the team go to the 2020 final with five goals and six assists.

Since then, he has continued his career with Real Madrid, although one of his main goals is still to win the Champions League trophy.

1. Lamine Yamal: 14 goals

With 14 goals, the Barcelona winger is the highest-scoring youngster in the Champions League. Yamal has established himself as one of the most interesting young players in European football with his exploits for Barcelona.

With further chances to increase his total before his adolescent years are complete, his record is especially impressive given his age.

Lamine Yamal has now scored more Champions League goals than any other teenager in the competition’s history (14).

Kylian Mbappé’s record has been broken. 🤯 pic.twitter.com/W8jLYVyymm

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