Ten Teenage Stars to Look Out for in Champions League

As the Champions League returns with matches this week, BBC Sport takes a look at ten teenagers set to make an impact this season.

Desire Doue

Age: 19, Position: Midfielder, Nationality: Montenegrin

Last season, Doue was a key player for Paris St-Germain as they clinched their first Champions League title.

Vasilije Adzic (Juventus)

Vasilije Adzic

Age: 19, Position: Midfielder

Joining Juventus in 2024 after a title-winning season in Montenegro, Adzic made a solid start at his new club, including a Champions League appearance.

Jobe Bellingham (Borussia Dortmund)

Jobe Bellingham

Age: 19, Position: Midfielder, Nationality: English

After leaving Sunderland, Bellingham has quickly established himself at Dortmund, where he made significant contributions last season.

Claudio Echeverri (Bayer Leverkusen)

Claudio Echeverri

Age: 19, Position: Attacking midfielder/winger, Nationality: Argentine

On loan from Manchester City, Echeverri showed his potential with a stunning free-kick in the Club World Cup.

Jorrel Hato (Chelsea)

Jorrel Hato

Age: 19, Position: Defender, Nationality: Dutch

With six assists last season in the Eredivisie, Hato was instrumental at Ajax before his move to Chelsea.

George Ilenikhena (Monaco)

George Ilenikhena

Age: 19, Position: Striker

Ilenikhena made history as the third-youngest scorer in Champions League history and is now with Monaco after a successful season with Royal Antwerp.

Franco Mastantuono (Real Madrid)

Franco Mastantuono

Age: 18, Position: Midfielder, Nationality: Argentine

Highly regarded for his talent, Mastantuono could soon make history as the youngest Real Madrid player to start a Champions League match.

Senny Mayulu (Paris St-Germain)

Senny Mayulu

Age: 19, Position: Midfielder, Nationality: French

Mayulu has already made a name for himself with a Champions League final goal and has played a crucial role at PSG.

Rio Ngumoha (Liverpool)

Rio Ngumoha

Age: 17, Position: Winger/Attacking midfielder, Nationality: English

As Liverpool's youngest goalscorer, Ngumoha's exciting play has quickly made him a fan favorite.

Ethan Nwaneri (Arsenal)

Ethan Nwaneri

Age: 18, Position: Attacking midfielder/Winger, Nationality: English

Nwaneri is one of the brightest young talents, contributing nine goals last season and being named in the PFA Young Player of the Year nominees.

Geovany Quenda (Sporting)

Geovany Quenda

Age: 18, Position: Winger/Wing-back, Nationality: Portuguese

Quenda is set to join Chelsea next summer after a standout season with Sporting, where he helped secure a league title.