NewsRio Ngumoha makes history as Liverpool's youngest appearance-maker in Europe

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By Glenn Price at Anfield

Rio Ngumoha became Liverpool's youngest ever player to appear in European competition on Wednesday night.

At the age of 17 years and 19 days, Ngumoha made history when he appeared as a second-half substitute in the Reds' Champions League win over Atletico Madrid at Anfield.

His outing off the bench in the 74th minute saw him beat the previous club record of 17 years and 213 days, set by Trey Nyoni at PSV Eindhoven last season.

Liverpool's youngest European debutants

1 – Rio Ngumoha – 17 years and 19 days

2 – Trey Nyoni – 17 years and 213 days

3 – Phil Charnock – 17 years and 215 days

4 – Raheem Sterling – 17 years and 238 days

5 – Michael Owen – 17 years and 276 days

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By Glenn Price at Anfield
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