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Liverpool fans went into a frenzy after their teenage starlet, Rio Ngumoha, scored a sensational debut-day goal in added time, find out more about him and the achievement below.
Rio’s goal helped the team secure a dramatic late win over Newcastle United in the Premier League.
Liverpool wonderkid Rio Ngumoha, 16, is a childhood Manchester United fan who snubbed the Red Devils last year.
Rio Ngumoha Biography: Age, height, parents, father, origin, nationality, position and salary
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Besides scoring a debut-day goal, Ngumoha became the youngest goalscorer in Liverpool history and the fourth-youngest in Premier League history.
Rio Ngumoha scores record-breaking debut-day goal for Liverpool
Rio Ngumoha recently came off the bench on August 25, 2025, during the dying moments of the match against Newcastle to score a 100th-minute winner. His goal helped the side secure a 3-2 victory for Liverpool and broke Liverpool’s all-time record for youngest scorer. Rio made a calm finish off a Mohamed Salah assist, stunning fans and teammates.
Rio Ngumoha biography
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Rio Chima Ngumoha is a young and upcoming teenage football star who was born on August 29, 2008, in Newham, London. He was born to Nigerian and Guadeloupean immigrant parents and grew up in East London. Roi first joined Chelsea’s youth system at age eight and quickly stood out for his speed and creativity. Ngumoha’s family has remained supportive of his rapid ascent and played a major role in his early success.
Age and height
Rio Ngumoha is currently just 16 years old and will turn 17 later this weekend on August 29, 2025. He stands at a height of 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) tall and roughly weighs around 75 kg.
Nationality
Rio Ngumoha holds English nationality by birth and also has Nigerian and French roots through his parents.
Career
Rio Ngumoha started out his football journey at Chelsea’s academy from 2016 to 2024, winning the U17 Premier League Cup final in April 2024. He eventually signed for Liverpool in the summer of 2024 and trained with the first team under Arne Slot. Rio then made his FA Cup debut as the youngest Liverpool starter in history and had an impressive preseason. Rio’s recent dramatic Premier League goal has now marked a new high in his fledgling senior career. On the international stage, he has played for the England U15, U16, and U17 teams and earned a selection for the UEFA European U17 Championship.
Style of play
Rio Ngumoha is renowned as a “skillful” and “creative forward” who can play both as a winger and attacking midfielder. He has impressive ball control, tight dribbling, quick thinking, and composure under pressure. The Guardian recently named Rio as one of the “Next Generation 2024” talents in English football.
Contract and salary
Rio Ngumoha is currently earning an academy wage of £277 per week / £14400 per season as he is yet to sign a professional contract at Liverpool due to his age.
A fee is still yet to be agreed between Liverpool and Chelsea for the player but a £2 million amount is believed to be the transfer fee.
Net worth
Rio Ngumoha has an estimated net worth of £150,000–£250,000, mostly from his Liverpool contract, bonuses, and projected endorsements.
Rio Ngumoha has an active Instagram account under the handle @rio_ngumoha, where he has 602K followers and 24 posts.
