Aston Villa's Bryan Madjo Sets New European Super Cup Age Record
Aston Villa player Bryan Madjo has become the youngest ever to start a UEFA Super Cup final at 17 years and 212 days. He also set a record as the youngest player to start any European final.
Key takeaways
- Bryan Madjo of Aston Villa is the youngest player to ever start a UEFA Super Cup final.
- The French player set the record at 17 years and 212 days old.
- Madjo also holds the distinction of being the youngest player to start any European final.
- Previous record holders for youngest European final participants who came off the bench were Ronald de Boer and Ibrahim Mbaye.
Bryan Madjo, a 17-year-old French player for Aston Villa, has established a new record in the UEFA Super Cup. He became the youngest individual to be included in the starting lineup for the competition's final match. Madjo was selected by Unai Emery to begin the Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain.
This achievement also positions Madjo as the youngest player to commence any European final. While two younger players have previously participated in European finals, they entered the games as substitutes, not from the outset. These players include Ronald de Boer, who participated in the 1987 Super Cup at 17 years and 193 days, and Ibrahim Mbaye, who appeared in the 2025 edition at 17 years and 201 days.
Key Facts
- Bryan Madjo, aged 17 years and 212 days, started for Aston Villa against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup final.
- Madjo is now the youngest player to start a UEFA Super Cup final since records began in 2006.
- He is also the youngest player to start any European final.
- Ronald de Boer started the 1987 Super Cup aged 17 years and 193 days.
- Ibrahim Mbaye appeared in the 2025 edition of a European final aged 17 years and 201 days.
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