NEW JUNIOR WORLD CUP CHAMPIONS FEATURE PELÉ AND RONALDO
The list of the 20 youngest players to win the World Cup has been released, with Brazil leading with eight athletes among them. Among the highlights are Pelé and Ronaldo Fenômeno, who debuted at 17 years old.
THE NEW CHAMPIONS
FIFA has listed the youngest players to become World Cup champions, with Brazil leading with eight names. In addition to icons Pelé and Ronaldo Fenômeno, other Brazilians like Kaká, Clodoaldo, and Mazzola are also part of this historic list.
BRAZILIANS WHO LINK YOUTH TO GLORY
Highlighting Marco Antônio, who at 19 years old helped secure the title in 1970. The current Spanish champion, Lamine Yamal and Pau Cubarsí, are also part of this list by debuting at 19 years old.
WHO RECENTLY DEBUTED AS A YOUTH
Kylian Mbappé was one of the highlights of the 2018 World Cup, making his name as one of the youngest stars to win the title at just 19 years old. Other names have also been revealed in recent years, such as Matthias Ginter and Uli Biesinger.
GOTCHA?
Question? Who are the Brazilians on the list of youngest World Cup champions?
A: Brazil stands out with Pelé, Ronaldo Fenômeno, Marco Antônio, and Kaká. Each of them debuted at 17 and 19 years of age.
HOW MANY GOALS? AND WHEN?
Question? Which players scored goals in the World Cups where they were young champions?
A: Pelé was the only one to score goals and made six. Kylian Mbappé comes right after with four goals, followed by Thierry Henry and Michel Platini, who scored three.