Rio Ngumoha fever on Premier League pitch

(NLDO) - Scoring the decisive goal in the 90+10 minute against Newcastle to bring an emotional 3-2 victory to Liverpool, Rio Ngumoha is creating a fever in the foggy country.

At the age of 16, Rio Ngumoha wrote his name in Liverpool history when he scored the decisive goal against Newcastle in the early morning of August 26, becoming the youngest player of the "Red Brigade" to score in the Premier League and the fourth youngest player to score in the history of the tournament. From being a hope at Chelsea, Ngumoha has now emerged as a special phenomenon of English football.

Rio Ngumoha made a great contribution to Liverpool

Rio Ngumoha from Chelsea to Liverpool

Born in Newham (London) in 2008, Ngumoha has Nigerian and French blood from both his parents. He joined the Chelsea academy at the age of 8, quickly becoming highly regarded for his skillful technique and intelligent football thinking.

The goal this young man scored for Chelsea in the 2024 England U17 Championship final against Wolverhampton U17 is considered a "rare commodity" at such a young age.

Ngumoha scores in England U17 final

However, in September 2024, Liverpool created a big surprise when they successfully persuaded this player to leave Chelsea. The Anfield team even broke the salary cap for young players to get Ngumoha's signature. That decision quickly proved its worth.

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Rio Ngumoha sets records again and again

On 11 January 2025, Ngumoha was in the starting line-up against Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup, becoming Liverpool's youngest ever player to start a major tournament at the age of 16 years and 135 days. Less than eight months later, the teenage striker had the performance of his life at St. James' Park.

Rio Ngumoha silenced the entire St James' Park stadium with a goal in the 90+10 minute

In the 90+10 minute, with Liverpool in a deadlocked position as Newcastle were levelling after leading 2-0, Ngumoha took advantage of the opportunity to finish coolly, bringing home a thrilling victory. Ngumoha's precise finish - assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai after a pass from Mohamed Salah - secured a 3-2 victory for Liverpool against hosts Newcastle at St James' Park. Ngumoha had only come on as a substitute for Cody Gakpo four minutes earlier, but his immediate impact stunned the Premier League television audience.

For Liverpool fans, it was Ngumoha himself who left a strong impression over the summer.

The left-winger scored a stunning opener and then set up Darwin Nunez for Liverpool's second in a 4-1 friendly win over Athletic Bilbao at Anfield.

Ngumoha scored a great goal in the friendly match at the beginning of the season against Bilbao

Ngumoha's "superb" performance became the talk of Liverpool fans. Ngumoha added another assist and goal during the Asian tour when Liverpool faced AC Milan and Yokohama F. Marinos respectively.

Rio Ngumoha's promising play

Right-footed but usually playing on the left, Ngumoha has the ability to cut inside and create chances. His style is reminiscent of Eden Hazard: speed, dribbling ability, good balance and decisive shooting. At youth level, he averaged 12.9 dribbles per 90 minutes with a 63.6% success rate, while contributing almost a goal or assist per 90 minutes.

Not only possessing excellent individual technique, this young player also shows maturity in choosing the solution when to break through on his own, when to pass for teammates to finish. It is this comprehensiveness that helps him quickly gain the trust of the coaching staff.

Fast, strong, technically proficient, Ngumoha's future is truly wide open.

John Terry - former Chelsea captain - rated Ngumoha as "a priceless asset that Chelsea let slip away". At Liverpool, alongside seniors like Mohamed Salah, the 16-year-old player will certainly be mentored to grow up quickly.

With triple citizenship of England, Nigeria and France, his international options are still wide open. Currently, Ngumoha represents England at U17 level, and many believe he will soon be called up to the senior level.

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Rio Ngumoha's journey has only just begun, but what he has shown has convinced even the most demanding people. From "Chelsea boy" to "Anfield hero", Ngumoha promises to bring many more brilliant milestones to Liverpool and world football.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/con-sot-mang-ten-rio-ngumoha-tai-san-co-ngoai-hang-anh-196250827082718756.htm