13-year-old Arsenal wonderkid makes history in UEFA Youth League | Football

Arsenal wonderkid Luis Munoz has become the youngest player in the history of the UEFA Youth League at the age of 13 years and 343 days.

The teenager made his debut in the competition on Wednesday as he came on for Arsenal U19s in their 4-2 victory over Bayern Munich U19s.

Munoz, an attacking midfielder, is now the UEFA Youth League’s youngest ever player, surpassing the previous record held by Liam Payas.

Payas appeared for Gibraltarian side Lincoln Red Imps last year at 14 years and 93 days.

But after Munoz was introduced with five minutes to go against Bayern, replacing goalscorer Kyran Thompson, he now holds the record himself.

Who is Luis Munoz?

One of Arsenal’s most highly rated prospects, Munoz looks set for a massive future in football.

Munoz, a Year 9 pupil still in school, is already regularly playing for Arsenal U16s after captaining the club’s U15s side.

The youngster, born in December 2011, was called up to the England U15s squad in September.

Munoz is also eligible to play for Spain, Panama and Jamaica on the international stage.

What is the UEFA Youth League?

The UEFA Youth League is a yearly football competition, which was founded in 2013.

It involves U19 teams from clubs in the Champions League, plus the domestic youth champions from Europe’s best-ranked countries.

Barcelona are the current champions and most successful team in UEFA Youth League history with three titles.

Chelsea are the only English team to have won the UEFA Youth League, clinching the title back-to-back in 2015 and 2016 respectively.

When is Arsenal’s next Youth League match?

Arsenal are back in UEFA Youth League action on December 10 when they face Club Brugge.

The Gunners are 30th in the 36-team league phase after their opening five games, having lost four in a row before their win over Bayern this week.

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