Only 8 people in history have made their World Cup debut before the age of 18!
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This is the FootballAnt analysis platform. On the opening day of the World Cup, it was Mukoko 18th birthday. For most fans, they should still be studying at this age, hoping to achieve their goals, and Moukoko, who is the same age, has already played in the World Cup.
Mukoko Record, Career Mode Growth
Mukoko experience was quite wonderful. At the age of 12, he can represent the German U16, and at the age of 15, he made his debut for the German U20. At the age of 16, he participated in the U21 European Youth Championship qualifiers and scored all goals in 4 games. , scored a total of 6 goals.
Although he has yet to play for the German senior team, Flick took him with him on this trip to Qatar. Moukoko is the youngest member of Germany's World Cup squad. If he makes it to the World Cup, he will become the youngest World Cup player in Germany's history.
Players who participated in the World Cup before the age of 18
Only seven players in history have made their World Cup debut before the age of 18, including the more familiar football king Pele and the African cheetah Eto'o.
Pele's record for the youngest World Cup appearance (17 years, 234 days) set at the 1958 World Cup was broken in 1982 by Northern Ireland's Norman Whiteside at 17 years and 41 days. And this new record created by Norman Whiteside has been dusty for 40 years and still has no followers.
Eto'o was only 17 years and 98 days old when he made his World Cup debut in 1998, making him the youngest player to play in a World Cup since Norman Whiteside.
The other four stars who made their World Cup debut before the age of 18 include Oppa Benmi (17 years and 100 days), Orembe (17 years and 184 days), and Obeche (17 years and 241 days). , Rigobert Song (17 years, 348 days)
The two greatest superstars in active service, Messi and Ronaldo, made their World Cup debuts at 18 years, 11 months and 24 days and 21 years, 4 months and 7 days respectively.
If the development goes well, Moukoko may indeed surpass Messi and Ronaldo in the number of World Cup participations.
Mukoko Stats
Judging from personal data, Mukoko has to beat Adeyemi, who was bought back with 30 million yuan this season.
Moukoko only contributed 5 goals and 2 assists in the Bundesliga in the first two seasons, but this season, he has scored 6 goals and 4 assists in 13 appearances in the Bundesliga. At 17 years and 350 days old, he became the most 10 goals in Bundesliga history. young players.
On the other hand, Adeyemi, who was also selected for the German squad, has made 10 appearances in the Bundesliga this season, with 0 goals and 0 assists.
Of course, the 20-year-old Adeyemi has already made four appearances for the national team and scored on his debut for the national team. Judging from the experience of the competition, Adeyemi should be more advanced in the German team's striker selection than Mukoko.
A sensitive striker with both strength and speed, superb shooting skills and a keen sense of smell
Moukoko is 1.79 meters tall and weighs 72 kilograms. He seems to have a mediocre physique, but in fact, the 17-year-old teenager has good confrontation ability and often does not lose in the duel with the strong central defender.
This advantage allows him to be in the penalty area. The internal energy can successfully complete the holding and protection of the ball, and further processing through the connection of small movements.
In addition, Moukoko also has a certain speed advantage. Whether it is advancing with the ball or running without the ball, Moukoko is good at using the starting speed to throw off opponents. For defensive players who turn slowly and react slowly, the former is The type of adversary they least want to face.
As a striker, Moukoko's football shooting skills are particularly superb. In the Bundesliga this season, Moukoko can score a goal every 98 minutes. He averages 1.6 shots per game, of which 0.5 can be converted into Goal, the goal conversion rate is close to 30%, and there have only been 5 missed scoring opportunities so far. It is undeniable that this is no easy task for a minor player.
Moukoko is a rare talent.
Not only is the efficiency outstanding, but Mukoko also has the potential of a "golden left foot". Whether it is cutting in the far corner of the pocket or drawing the near corner from a small angle, Mukoko can shoot powerful shots with tricky angles.
Even when disturbed by defensive players, Moukoko can adjust in time and use his excellent physical coordination to make coherent movements to complete the shot.
Moukoko's sense of movement and sense of smell in front of the goal are also extraordinary. He can not only use the anti-offside technique to attack the deep area, but also insert in the right place in time to complete the outflanking.
Has attracted the attention of many giants, another "Harland" in the transfer market next summer
Moukoko's talent and strength are not only attracting attention in German football. Today, when scouting is all over the world, presumably those "scouts" who came to proud gates have already aimed their lenses at the flourishing Moukoko.
Maybe next year In the summer transfer window, Mukoko will become a "luxury accessory" in the transfer market, just like Haaland this year.
At the age of 17, he has made great achievements in the five major leagues, which has attracted interest from many top European powers. For more information on Moukoko, visit Footballant.com
Mukoko came on as a substitute in the 89th minute in the Germany vs Japan match.
According to statistics, at 18 years and 03 days old, Mukoko became the youngest player in Germany's team history to play at the World Cup.
At the same time, he became the eighth youngest player in the history of the World Cup to make a debut.
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