Ayyoub Bouaddi performs in Manchester City Champions League win at Porto
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — A young gem looked right at home in his first start for Manchester City
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Bouaddi impresses on first start - have Man City found 'a gem'?
- 10:09 PMBBC Sport — Bouaddi impresses on first start - have Man City found 'a gem'?
"Ayyoub Bouaddi made his first start for Manchester City last night in their 2-0 win over FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão last night. Before last night’s match, Bouaddi had made two appearances o...
"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.
"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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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:20 AMA young gem looked right at home in his first start for Manchester City
Ayyoub Bouaddi made his first start for Manchester City last night in their 2-0 win over FC Porto at the Estádio do Dragão last night. Before last night’s match, Bouaddi had made two appearances o...
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 10:09 PMBouaddi impresses on first start - have Man City found 'a gem'?
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.
- BBC SportSep 8, 2026, 10:09 PMBouaddi impresses on first start - have Man City found 'a gem'?
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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