Cardiff's Anyadike becomes youngest EFL Cup player in history
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 7:18 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 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.
- 7:18 AMYahoo Sports — Anyadike urged to build on record-breaking debut
- 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
"Robert Earnshaw says Noah Anyadike has achieved something "incredible" by becoming Cardiff City's youngest ever first-team player – but has told the teenage defender the hard work starts now. Academy player Anyadike, from Carmarthenshire, made his senior debut in Tuesday's EFL Cup defeat to Norwich City at the age of 15 years and 98 days old.
"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 26, 2026, 7:18 AMAnyadike urged to build on record-breaking debut
Robert Earnshaw says Noah Anyadike has achieved something "incredible" by becoming Cardiff City's youngest ever first-team player – but has told the teenage defender the hard work starts now. Academy player Anyadike, from Carmarthenshire, made his senior debut in Tuesday's EFL Cup defeat to Norwich City at the age of 15 years and 98 days old.
- 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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