Top five youngest players to make 50 Champions League appearances

Published at :February 17, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Modified at :February 17, 2024 at 4:55 PM

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These stars are some of the most well renowned stars in Europe

The UEFA Champions League has seen some of the best players make history on the biggest stage in European club football throughout its history. From Lionel Messi’s magical performances to Cristiano Ronaldo’s smashing of goal-scoring records, the Champions League has had all the key ingredients to serve the perfect delicacy to football fans. As we all know the competition never fails to produce a lot of excitement and fantastic highlights

Since it was founded in 1955 as the European Cup, the UEFA Champions League has housed the best teams from all around the continent. Europe being football’s powerhouse means the Champions League, by default, has become the most intense league at club level. The competition has served as one of the biggest platforms for footballers to showcase their talents when the world is watching. Here we look at the top five youngest players to make 50 Champions League appearances:

5. Vinicius Junior – 23 Years & 216 Days

He is a to be a diminutive, dynamic, intelligent, hard-working, and nimble winger, with a low centre of gravity, as well as impressive passing and awareness. Moreover, he is known for his eye for the final ball, and ability to provide assists to teammates, which make him an effective playmaker. A versatile player, although he is usually deployed on the left flank, he is capable of playing anywhere along the front line. Currently, he is a fan favourite and with his performance, he is a very important part of the team.

4. Lionel Messi – 23 Years & 166 Days

Words would do no justice to this little magician’s contribution towards Barcelona and football itself. He made his Champions League debut against Shakhtar Donetsk in 2004. He broke records for fun during his stint with the Catalan giants. Lionel Messi has won four UEFA Champions League titles. He made his 50th appearance in the Champions League when he was 23 Years and 166 Days old.

3. Kylian Mbappe – 22 Years & 339 Days

Since breaking out as a teenager with AS Monaco in 2016, Kylian Mbappe has not looked back even for a moment. The superstar Frenchman, still only 25, is one of the best players in the world at present. He is also able to play in the centre as a main striker, due to his composure, clinical finishing, and eye for goal. Not only for the National team but also for the club he consistently scores goals at the continental level as well.

2. Cesc Fabregas – 22 Years & 331 Days

Arguably one of the finest midfielders to come out of Spain, he was undoubtedly one of the best midfielders in the world and his range of passing ability was unmatched, which is a key part of his game. He was a very versatile player and also played for big clubs like Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea.

Top five youngest players to make 50 Champions League appearances:◎ Iker Casillas (22y & 155d)◎ Cesc Fàbregas (22y & 331d)◎ Kylian Mbappé (22y & 339d) ◎ Lionel Messi (23y & 166d) ◉ Vinícius Júnior (23y & 216d)#UCL #ChampionsLeague #Football pic.twitter.com/K5fhJLpSzM
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1. Iker Casillas – 22 Years & 155 Days

Iker Casillas is affectionately called ‘King Iker’ by his fans and teammates due to his exploits for club and country. He has been highly regarded for his strong personality, calm composure under pressure, ability to organise his defence, and leadership from the back throughout his career, as well as his reading of the game.

Casillas made his first team debut for his boyhood club Real Madrid in 1999-00. The then 19-year-old became the youngest goalkeeper to win the Champions League that season when Madrid beat fellow La Liga club Valencia in Paris.

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