Nigerian Shola Shoretire Made History for Manchester United in UEFA Youth League

Player of Nigerian descent Shola Shoretire made history for Manchester United at just 14-years-old in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday, December 12.

Manchester United have been known over the years to churn out academy graduates through the ranks to the first team.

However, the stock of their academy has risen higher after Shola came off the bench to make an appearance for Nicky Butts side in their UEFA Youth League clash against Valencia.

He replaced Nishan Burkart a Switzerland U-19 player in the 75th minute to achieve the landmark.

Shola is another player of Nigerian descent to play for Manchester United, after Tosin Kehinde  who developed at the academy before moving to Portuguese giants CD Feirense.

At 14-years 10 months and 10 days old Shola is now the youngest player to appear in the competition eclipses the record previously held by former R.S.C. Anderlecht goalkeeper Mile Svilar who featured for Galatasaray SK at 15-years 20 days.

Shola featured for just 15 minutes but displayed incredible skills against players that were almost five years older than him. Despite his age and small size Shoretire did not only impressed but amazed everyone watching the game.

The youngster is still 14-year-old but has ignited the interest of the England U16 team, but is still eligible to play for the Super Eagles of Nigeria  in the future.