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Niko Iličević, Youssoufa Moukoko, Tom Bischof and the 10 youngest players in Bundesliga history

Niko Iličević made history on Matchday 8 of 2026/27 as the Eintracht Frankfurt starlet joined Youssoufa Moukoko, formerly of Borussia Dortmund, as the youngest Bundesliga player ever. But who else makes the top 10? Read on to find out…

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Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 7:40 AM

Key Things to Know

Niko Iličević became the joint-youngest player in Bundesliga history at 16 years and one day old.
Iličević tied the debut record set by former Borussia Dortmund striker Youssoufa Moukoko in 2020.
Union Berlin midfielder Linus Güther ranks third after debuting at 16 years and three days old.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Eintracht Frankfurt attacking midfielder Niko Iličević made Bundesliga history on November 1, 2026, becoming the joint-youngest player in the competition's history. Appearing as a late substitute in a 3-1 victory over Hamburg just one day after turning 16, Iličević matched the league record set by former Borussia Dortmund forward Youssoufa Moukoko in November 2020.

The debut altered the Bundesliga's all-time top 10 youngest players list, which features Linus Güther at 16 years and three days old alongside Paul Wanner, Louis Lemke, and Tom Bischof. Other youthful debutants in the top 10 include Sidney Raebiger, Zidan Sertdemir, Samba Konaté, and Iker Bravo.

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