Rio Ngumokha became the fourth youngest goalkeeper in the Premier League

• Rio Ngumokha became the fourth youngest goalkeeper in the Premier League.
• He scored the winning goal in the match against Newcastle.
• Ngumokha joined Liverpool from Chelsea in 2024.

Sixteen-year-old Rio Ngumokha became the fourth youngest goalkeeper in the history of the Premier League, scoring the winning goal in the match of Liverpool against Newcastle.

In the match, which took place on September 25, 2025, Ngumokha came onto the field in the 96th minute when Newcastle was trailing 0-2. He received a pass from Mohamed Salah and scored a superb goal, completing his debut in the Premier League.

Prior to this, Ngumokha made impressive appearances during pre-season games, where he scored two goals and made two assists. His talent was noted when he joined Liverpool from Chelsea Academy in 2024.

Ngumokha, who has Nigerian ancestry, was recognized as one of the most promising young players, and his performances in training and matches have generated great interest among fans. Liverpool manager Arne Slot stated that the player shows outstanding results and has the potential for further development.

In January 2025, Ngumokha became the youngest player ever to take the field for Liverpool in the FA Cup match. Currently, he aims to secure a place in the club's main squad and continue to demonstrate his abilities at a high level.

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