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Players

Youngest Scorers in Men's Global Football Tournament History

Young scorers who made a major tournament impact early in their careers.

playercountryageyear
PeleBrazil17 years, 239 days1958
Manuel RosasMexico18 years, 93 days1930
Michael OwenEngland18 years, 190 days1998

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