History Maker: Bayern’s Lennart Karl Shatters Kylian Mbappé’s UCL Scoring Record at 17

Teenage Phenomenon Becomes Youngest Player to Score in Three Consecutive Champions League Matches

The UEFA Champions League witnessed a historic night for young talent as Bayern Munich’s attacking midfielder, Lennart Karl, completely rewrote the record books. At just 17 years and 290 days old, the teenage sensation became the youngest player in the competition’s history (since 1992-93) to score in three consecutive appearances.

Karl achieved this incredible feat in Bayern’s recent 3-1 comeback victory against Sporting CP at the Fußball Arena München. His decisive 69th-minute goal not only put Bayern ahead but also officially secured the Lennart Karl UCL Record 17, surpassing the previous benchmark set by French superstar Kylian Mbappé, who was 18 years and 113 days old when he achieved the milestone.

The Three-Game Scoring Streak

Karl’s phenomenal scoring run began against Club Brugge, where he also became Bayern’s youngest-ever Champions League goalscorer. He followed that up with another sensational strike in the defeat against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. His third consecutive goal against Sporting CP cemented his place in Champions League lore.

Karl’s Three Goals:

• Matchday 4: Goal vs. Club Brugge
• Matchday 5: Goal vs. Arsenal
• Matchday 6: Goal vs. Sporting CP

A Future Superstar is Born

Karl’s performance against Sporting CP was so impactful that he was also named the Player of the Match by UEFA Technical Observers. They highlighted his exceptional technical skills, high football intelligence in receiving the ball between lines, and his impressive 55% ground duel win rate.

Karl’s emergence has been rapid and explosive. Despite his youthful age, he is already being compared to legends like Lionel Messi for his low center of gravity, rapid direction changes, and the signature ability to cut inside from the right and fire with his left foot, much like Arjen Robben.

Bayern manager Vincent Kompany lauded the young player’s ability, stating, “Lennart is always dangerous.” The Lennart Karl UCL Record 17 not only secures him a place in the history books but signals the arrival of one of Europe’s most exciting and promising talents.