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Youngest players ever at a World Cup

Age at World Cup debut; Lamine Yamal was 18y 337d and falls outside this top 10.

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At a glance

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

  1. 1
    Norman WhitesideNoord-Ierland

    WK 1982

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

    WK 1998

    17j 99d
    years
  3. 3
    Femi OpabunmiNigeria

    WK 2002

    17j 101d
    years
  4. 4
    Salomon OlembéKameroen

    WK 1998

    17j 185d
    years
  5. 5
    PeléBrazilië

    WK 1958

    17j 235d
    years
  6. 6
    Gilberto MoraMexico

    WK 2026, actief

    17j 240d
    years
  7. 7
    Bartholomew OgbecheNigeria

    WK 2002

    17j 244d
    years
  8. 8
    Rigobert SongKameroen

    WK 1994

    17j 354d
    years
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Frequently asked questions

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

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