"The London-born teenager swapped Chelsea's academy setup for Liverpool shortly after his 16th birthday, already dubbed one of English football's rising stars. Within months, Ngumoha became involved in senior training, appearing on the substitutes' bench for a League Cup tie against Southampton. Before long, he was named in the starting line-up as Liverpool boss Arne Slot selected a second-string XI to face Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup, before featuring - and scoring - at Anfield during pre-season just gone."
"But, it was in the 100th-minute at St. James' Park when Ngumoha, 16 at the time, well-and-truly arrived on the scene. Mo Salah's ball across the Newcastle box was dummied by Dominik Szoboszlai for the teenage forward to stroke past Nick Pope with the surety and precision of the man who set him up. Listed as a right-footed left-winger, Ngumoha is a straight-line attacker, comfortable on both feet and a fearless dribbler who'll run at his man, leaving defenders' legs in a tangle."
Rio Ngumoha moved from Chelsea's academy to Liverpool shortly after his 16th birthday and quickly integrated into senior training. He appeared on the substitutes' bench for a League Cup tie against Southampton and started an FA Cup tie when Arne Slot selected a second-string XI. He featured and scored at Anfield during pre-season and scored a stoppage-time goal at St James' Park, showing composure beyond his years. Listed as a right-footed left-winger, he is comfortable on both feet, a straight-line attacker and a fearless dribbler who frequently runs at defenders. Youth defences at Cobham and the AXA Training Centre often double or triple up on him. FourFourTwo's 'The Boy's A Bit Special' profiles young players monthly.
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