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Youngest World Cup debutants ever

Players who played their first World Cup match at the youngest age.

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At a glance

Norman Whiteside leads with 17j 41d age. The list has 8 entries, from 17j 41d at the top down to 17j 354d at the bottom. The top 5 average 17 age per entry. The leader comes from Noord-Ierland.

  1. 1
    Norman WhitesideNoord-Ierland

    vs Joegoslavië

    17j 41d
    age
  2. 2
    Samuel Eto'oKameroen

    vs Italië

    17j 99d
    age
  3. 3
    Femi OpabunmiNigeria

    vs Engeland

    17j 101d
    age
  4. 4
    Salomon OlembéKameroen

    vs Oostenrijk

    17j 185d
    age
  5. 5
    PeléBrazilië

    vs Sovjet-Unie

    17j 235d
    age
  6. 6
    Gilberto MoraMexico

    vs Zuid-Afrika

    17j 240d
    age
  7. 7
    Bartholomew OgbecheNigeria

    vs Argentinië

    17j 244d
    age
  8. 8
    Rigobert SongKameroen

    vs Zweden

    17j 354d
    age
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Frequently asked questions

Which player tops "Youngest World Cup debutants ever"?
Norman Whiteside is number 1 with 17j 41d age.
What is the top 3 of "Youngest World Cup debutants ever"?
The top 3: 1. Norman Whiteside (17j 41d age), 2. Samuel Eto'o (17j 99d age), 3. Femi Opabunmi (17j 101d age).

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