Pelé (Brazil)

The legendary Brazilian became the youngest World Cup goalscorer at 17 years and 239 days, scoring against Wales in the 1958 quarter-final.

Manuel Rosas (Mexico) He scored against Argentina at the 1930 World Cup, becoming the second-youngest goalscorer in history at 18 years and 93 days.

Gavi (Spain) The Spanish midfielder entered the record books by scoring against Costa Rica at the 2022 World Cup at the age of 18 years and 110 days.

Michael Owen (England) Owen scored his iconic goal against Romania at the 1998 World Cup when he was 18 years and 190 days old.

Nicolae Kovács (Romania) Kovács completed the top five after scoring against Peru at the 1930 World Cup aged 18 years and 197 days.