Ayyoub Bouaddi performs in Manchester City Champions League win at Porto

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Ayyoub Bouaddi performs in Manchester City Champions League win at Porto
Summary

Midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi made his first start for Manchester City in Tuesday’s 2-0 Champions League victory against Porto. At 18 years and 341 days old, Bouaddi became the fourth-youngest player to start a Champions League match for the club. Signed from Lille for £86 million this summer, he was the most expensive teenager in Premier League history. During his performance, Bouaddi completed 54 of his 55 passes while leading all players with four dribbles, seven possessions won, and 13 contested duels. Manager Enzo Maresca praised the midfielder's maturity, and striker Erling Haaland, who scored twice in the match, described him as a gem despite a minor error in the second half. City now looks toward the next stage of the competition with the teenager expected to see more playing time.

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  • Manchester City beat Porto 2-0 in Tuesday's Champions League match.
  • Ayyoub Bouaddi became the fourth-youngest player to start a Champions League game for City.
  • Bouaddi completed 54 of 55 passes and led all players in duels and dribbles.
  • Erling Haaland recorded two goals during the match.
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  • 10:09 PMYahoo SportsBouaddi impresses on first start - have Man City found 'a gem'?
  • 10:09 PMBBC SportBouaddi impresses on first start - have Man City found 'a gem'?
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Ayyoub Bouaddi belies his age with a mature Champions League performance on his first Manchester City start to showcase why the club were so intent on signing the 18-year-old.

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Ayyoub Bouaddi belies his age with a mature Champions League performance on his first Manchester City start to showcase why the club were so intent on signing the 18-year-old.

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