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With Newcastle’s Lewis Miley scoring at only 17 years and 229 days old, where does he rank in the list of the youngest players to score in the Premier League?
The Premier League saw the announcement of a new star after Lewis Miley became the youngest player to score for Newcastle in the Premier League with a brilliant goal to give the Magpies a 1-0 lead against Fulham.
The Newcastle youngster is highly regarded among fans and pundits alike, with his goal against Fulham underpinning impressive performances for the Magpies this season.
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Due to the juvenile age of his first goal in the league, the Newcastle star is one of the youngest players to find the back of the net, but where does the Miley rank in the list of youngest goalscorers in the Premier League?
1. James Vaughan — Everton (16 years, 270 days)
James Vaughan burst onto the scene with Everton, scoring against Crystal Palace in 2005. Despite a promising start, his career was marred by injuries.
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After a stint in various lower divisions, Vaughan retired at Tranmere Rovers and became their sporting director.
2. James Milner — Leeds United (16 years, 356 days)
James Milner, known for his versatility and professionalism, scored his first goal for Leeds United against Sunderland in 2002.
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He has had a long and successful career and is still playing in the Premier League for Brighton after more than 600 Premier League appearances.
3. Wayne Rooney — Everton (16 years, 360 days)
Wayne Rooney announced himself with a stunning goal against Arsenal in 2002. A legend of the game, Rooney is the all-time leading scorer for Manchester United and, formerly, England.
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He transitioned into a managerial role, currently leading Birmingham in the EFL Championship.
4. Cesc Fabregas — Arsenal (17 years, 113 days)
Cesc Fàbregas scored his first goal for Arsenal against Blackburn in 2004, well before his 18th birthday. Known for his vision and passing ability, Fabregas had successful spells at Barcelona and Chelsea.
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He is celebrated as one of the best midfielders in Premier League history.
5. Michael Owen — Liverpool (17 years, 143 days)
Michael Owen, a prodigious talent, scored on his Premier League debut for Liverpool against Wimbledon in 1997. The former Ballon d'Or winner's career was hampered by injuries, but he left a lasting impact with his scoring prowess.
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Owen is now a pundit, covering Champions League fixtures.
6. Andy Turner — Tottenham Hotspur (17 years, 166 days)
Andy Turner scored for Tottenham in a victory against Everton in the Premier League's inaugural year, 1992. His career was cut short by injuries, leading him to play in non-league football.
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Turner was most recently the head of coaching at Cefn Druids, a Welsh team before leaving in 2022.
7. Federico Macheda — Manchester United (17 years, 226 days)
Federico Macheda made headlines with a dramatic winner for Manchester United against Aston Villa in 2009.
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Despite the promising start, his career did not reach the anticipated heights, and he later moved to play in lower leagues and abroad.
9. Lewis Miley — Newcastle United (17 years, 229 days)
Lewis Miley is the latest addition to the list after his goal for Newcastle against Fulham.
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The Magpies youngster was only three days away from beating Macheda’s record but is still the first player to score at his age or younger in the last 14 seasons.
9. Daniel Jebbison — Sheffield United (17 years, 309 days)
Daniel Jebbison marked his Premier League debut with a goal for Sheffield United against Everton in 2021. His career is still in its early stages, as he just ended his teenage years in July, 2023.
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The England youth international has also been greeted with much anticipation about his future potential.
10. Raheem Sterling — Liverpool (17 years, 317 days)
Raheem Sterling scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool against Reading in 2012. A key figure in Liverpool's title challenge in 2013-14, he moved to Manchester City and developed further under Pep Guardiola.
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Sterling's career continues to flourish as he now plays for Chelsea.
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