Cardiff's Anyadike becomes youngest EFL Cup player in history
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Noah Anyadike, at just 15 years and 98 days old, made his debut for Cardiff City in their EFL Cup match against Norwich City, marking him as the youngest player in EFL Cup history. The match ended in a 2-1 defeat for Cardiff City. With injuries within the squad necessitating his inclusion, Anyadike's debut broke the previous record held by Harvey Elliot. Despite a promising start, Anyadike had to leave the match due to a muscle cramp. Cardiff manager Brian Barry-Murphy has emphasized his commitment to developing Anyadike as both a player and an individual, indicating the potential for him to feature in future matches.
- •Anyadike debuted in the EFL Cup match against Norwich City.
- •Cardiff lost the match 2-1 with a late goal from Norwich's Crnac.
- •He hobbled off due to a muscle cramp in the second half.
- •Anyadike is the youngest player in Cardiff City history.
- •He could appear again in the upcoming Championship match against Sheffield United.
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Cardiff's Anyadike is youngest in EFL Cup history
- 9:17 PMBBC Sport — Cardiff's Anyadike, 15, sets new EFL Cup record as youngest player
"Cardiff City's Noah Anyadike, 15, becomes the youngest player in EFL Cup history after starting their second-round defeat against Norwich City.
"Cardiff City's Noah Anyadike becomes the youngest player in EFL Cup history after starting their second-round defeat against Norwich City.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 25, 2026, 9:17 PMCardiff's Anyadike is youngest in EFL Cup history
Cardiff City's Noah Anyadike becomes the youngest player in EFL Cup history after starting their second-round defeat against Norwich City.
- BBC SportAug 25, 2026, 9:17 PMCardiff's Anyadike, 15, sets new EFL Cup record as youngest player
Cardiff City's Noah Anyadike, 15, becomes the youngest player in EFL Cup history after starting their second-round defeat against Norwich City.
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