Rio Ngumoha, forward - Liverpool FC
Rio Ngumoha is the youngest goalscorer in Liverpool FC history.
He arrived at the Reds' Academy in September 2024 having previously been on the books of Chelsea.
A lively left-sided forward, who can play anywhere across the front line, he featured for the U18s, U19s and U21s during 2024-25. He was also handed his senior debut by Arne Slot when he started against Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup in January 2025.
Ngumoha netted his first goal for the club during the U18s' 3-2 win over his former side Chelsea in the Premier League Cup. He followed that up with two fine strikes - his first at Premier League 2 level - for the U21s in a 2-2 draw away to Aston Villa.
After impressing in pre-season ahead of 2025-26, Ngumoha made his Premier League debut as a substitute a...
Date of birth
29 August 2008
Nationality
English
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InternationalsRio Ngumoha assists and Trey Nyoni also plays in England U19s' win. Rio Ngumoha and Trey Nyoni helped England U19s to a 2-0 win over Lithuania.
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