Newcastle United’s Lewis Miley has etched his name into the Premier League record books by becoming the youngest player to score for the Magpies in the league.
His brilliant goal against Fulham FC not only secured a 1-0 lead for Newcastle but also placed him among the ranks of the youngest goalscorers in the history of the Premier League.
Miley’s accomplishment puts him in the company of football prodigies who made a significant impact at a remarkably young age. Here is a glance at the list of the youngest goalscorers in the Premier League:
- James Vaughan — Everton (16 years, 270 days): James Vaughan made history in 2005 when he scored for Everton against Crystal Palace. Despite a promising start, injuries marred his career, and he later retired, currently serving as the sporting director at Tranmere Rovers.
- James Milner — Leeds United (16 years, 356 days): Known for his versatility, James Milner found the net for Leeds United against Sunderland in 2002. With over 600 Premier League appearances, Milner continues to play for Brighton.
- Wayne Rooney — Everton (16 years, 360 days): Wayne Rooney announced himself with a stunning goal against Arsenal in 2002. A football legend, Rooney became the all-time leading scorer for Manchester United and is currently managing Birmingham in the EFL Championship.
- Cesc Fabregas — Arsenal (17 years, 113 days): Cesc Fàbregas showcased his talent early, scoring his first goal for Arsenal against Blackburn in 2004. Renowned for his vision and passing ability, Fabregas is considered one of the best midfielders in Premier League history.
- Michael Owen — Liverpool (17 years, 143 days): Michael Owen, a prodigious talent, scored on his Premier League debut for Liverpool in 1997. After a career hampered by injuries, Owen is now a pundit covering Champions League fixtures.
- Andy Turner — Tottenham Hotspur (17 years, 166 days): Andy Turner scored for Tottenham in the inaugural year of the Premier League in 1992. Injuries cut short his career, and he later worked as the head of coaching at Cefn Druids before leaving in 2022.
- Federico Macheda — Manchester United (17 years, 226 days): Federico Macheda made headlines with a dramatic winner for Manchester United against Aston Villa in 2009. Despite a promising start, his career didn’t reach anticipated heights, leading him to play in lower leagues and abroad.
- Lewis Miley — Newcastle United (17 years, 229 days): Lewis Miley, the latest addition to the list, scored for Newcastle against Fulham. Just three days away from beating Macheda’s record, Miley is the first player to score at his age or younger in the last 14 seasons.
- Daniel Jebbison — Sheffield United (17 years, 309 days): Daniel Jebbison marked his Premier League debut with a goal for Sheffield United against Everton in 2021. With his career still in its early stages, there is much anticipation about his future potential.
- Raheem Sterling — Liverpool (17 years, 317 days): Raheem Sterling scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool against Reading in 2012. A key figure in Liverpool’s title challenge, Sterling has since played for Manchester City and now plies his trade at Chelsea.
