Noah Anyadike turned 15 less than 100 days before breaking the record as the youngest player in EFL Cup history when he started Cardiff City's 2-1 defeat against Norwich City.
Due to an injury crisis leaving the team without senior centre-back options, the Wales youth international was handed his debut at 15 years and 98 days old, surpassing Harvey Elliott's previous record set in 2018.
Despite becoming Cardiff's youngest-ever player, Anyadike's debut was cut short in the second half when he had to hobble off the pitch due to muscle cramps.
Cardiff manager Brian Barry-Murphy praised the youngster's exceptional talent and progress, emphasizing the club's responsibility to protect, educate, and properly challenge him as he develops his career.
