Scoring the opener for Leeds United in their 2-2 against Manchester United, Wilfried Gnonto set the Premier League record for being the youngest ever overseas player to score at Old Trafford.
The £20,000-a-week man drew praise for his brilliant strike and all-round display against Erik ten Hag’s side from the likes of Michael Skubala, who called him ‘superb’ and Darren Ambrose, as he played a crisp one-two with Patrick Bamford before slotting the ball into the back of the net.
However, the former Zurich winger also made history against the Whites’ age-old rivals while he was at it on Wednesday night.
Gnonto sets youngest goalscorer record vs Manchester United
At just 19 years of age and 95 days, Wilfried Gnonto broke the Premier League record by becoming the youngest ever overseas player to bag a goal at Old Trafford, as Leeds drew 2-2 against Manchester United.
The 19-year-old has been in sensational form for Michael Skubala’s men this season and remains a rare positive for a side that could well battle to survive in the league until the end of the campaign.
Leeds have brought in a special player in Gnonto
Signed for just £3.8 million, Wilfried Gnonto has proven a lot before his record-breaking goal against Manchester United at Old Trafford to become the youngest foreign player to do so to be considered a bargain for Leeds.
The whizkid has everything one needs from a wide player in the English top-flight: 1v1 ability, silky feet, pace, athleticism and directness.
While it is likely that some of Europe’s most elite sides will eventually come in for the Italian international if he maintains this frightening ascent, Leeds United should cherish the special talent they have on their hands.
To score a goal of the standard Gnonto did against Manchester United at Old Trafford so early on into the game and that too, while setting the record for being the youngest overseas player to do so in Premier League history speaks volumes of how ready he already is.
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