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Opinion: Liverpool’s academy has produced another Rio Ngumoha, he’s unreal but there’s a twist

Liverpool's academy has done it again.

By Bence Bocsak · Anfield Watch

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 8:30 AM

Key Things to Know

Writer Bence Bocsak labels former Liverpool academy product Vincent Joseph as the club's next Rio Ngumoha.
Joseph left Liverpool to join Arsenal on a free transfer after turning down a scholarship offer.
The 16-year-old scored a 45-minute hat-trick on his first start for Arsenal's Under-18 team.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Writer Bence Bocsak highlights former Liverpool academy prospect Vincent Joseph as the club's next major emerging talent, drawing comparisons to Rio Ngumoha. However, the 16-year-old forward left Liverpool during the summer to join Premier League rivals Arsenal on a free transfer after rejecting a scholarship offer from the Reds.

Joseph made an immediate impact for Arsenal, scoring a first-half hat-trick in his first start for their Under-18 side. The article also notes the continued rise of Ngumoha, Trey Nyoni under manager Andoni Iraola, and several other promising talents within Liverpool's youth system.

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Opinion: Liverpool’s academy has produced another Rio Ngumoha, he’s unreal but there’s a twist

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