Two young players in action during a match, one wearing Liverpool’s red uniform and the other wearing Real Madrid’s white uniform, both with intense expressions and the crowd in the background.
Rio Ngumoha and Mbappé | Camara Real Madrid Confidencial
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Liverpool's gem sends a bold hint to Real Madrid: Mbappé involved

Ngumoha chooses Cristiano, Mbappé, and Zidane as role models: three names linked to Real Madrid that spark rumors

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Alex Moreno

Rio Ngumoha has become the trending name in England. The young Liverpool forward is not only breaking records, but also making headlines that make Europe's top clubs dream. Among them, Real Madrid.

The footballer, who is only 16 years old, is already making history at Anfield. On matchday 2 of the Premier League, he scored the winning goal against Newcastle. He did it at 16 years, 11 months, and 27 days old.

This achievement makes him the youngest goalscorer in Liverpool's history, surpassing a legend like Michael Owen.

Liverpool footballer celebrating a goal while Newcastle players watch in the stadium full of fans
Rio Ngumoha celebrates his goal against Newcastle | Liverpool FC

But his record doesn't stop there. Ngumoha is the second youngest debutant in the club's history, only behind Jack Robinson. In the English league, he holds a privileged spot: fourth youngest goalscorer ever, only behind James Vaughan, James Milner, and Wayne Rooney.

A nod with very clear names

In a recent interview, the young talent made a statement that has caused quite a stir. He was asked about his ultimate footballer, and his answer was a clear nod to Real Madrid.

"Right foot? Cristiano Ronaldo. Pace? Kylian Mbappé. Football IQ? Zidane."

Three names closely linked to the white club. A nod that did not go unnoticed by either the English press or Madridist fans.

Soccer player in a red uniform celebrating a goal in a stadium full of fans
Rio Ngumoha celebrates his goal against Newcastle | Liverpool FC

Ngumoha combines power, speed, impressive dribbling, and a great ability to make decisions in the box. At Liverpool, they already consider him one of the most promising gems from its academy. His maturity on the field surprises everyone, considering he has not yet turned 17 years old.

Reds fans see him as the heir to the great forwards who made history at Anfield. The comparison with Owen is inevitable, not only because of the numbers, but also because of the way he appears at key moments.

Real Madrid, watching closely

The nod to Cristiano, Mbappé, and Zidane is no coincidence. Real Madrid is always keeping an eye on the world's top football prospects. A precocious talent like Ngumoha doesn't go unnoticed at Bernabéu.

For now, Liverpool is enjoying its new gem. But rumors about his future are already on the horizon. With those words, Ngumoha has fueled speculation about a possible move to the white club in the coming years.

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