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.
After impressing in pre-season ahead of 2025-26, Ngumoha made his Premier League debut as a substitute away at Newcastle United in the August.
And it was an historic bow as the attacker found the target in the 100th minute at St. James' Park to secure a 3-2 win, becoming the youngest LFC scorer ever, aged 16 years and 361 days.
A few weeks later, Ngu...
Date of birth
29 August 2008
Nationality
English
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Q&ARio Ngumoha interview: England experience, fans' backing and areas to improve. Rio Ngumoha has described his eagerness to build on a breakthrough season by increasing his impact for Liverpool.
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Video'I don't mind the running!' - pre-season verdicts with the Reds. Watch as Liverpool’s players give their take on the importance of pre-season.
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News'A crazy feeling' - Rio Ngumoha on making his senior international debut for England. Rio Ngumoha has reflected on the ‘crazy feeling’ of making his senior international debut for England.
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NewsInternationals: Rio Ngumoha and Keyrol Figueroa make senior debuts. Rio Ngumoha and Keyrol Figueroa made their senior international debuts on Saturday.
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NewsRio Ngumoha shortlisted for PFA Young Player of the Year. Liverpool forward Rio Ngumoha has been shortlisted for the PFA Young Player of the Year award for 2025-26.
