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September 2, 2024

7 players who have scored on their debut this season

7 players who have scored on their debut this season

By Enitan Abdultawab

One of the most historic moments of any footballer is to score in the first match for their new team. The goal scored helps a player settle down quickly and earns them trust from the coach.

This new season across Europe, a lot of players have scored on their debuts. This article shall take a look at them.

Joshua Zirkzee (Manchester United)

Manchester United’s Dutch manager Erik ten Hag (R) speaks with Manchester United’s Dutch striker #11 Joshua Zirkzee (L) as he prepares to come on as a substitute during the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Fulham at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on August 16, 2024. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP

Signed from Bologna for £35million, the striker made his debut when he came on for Marcus Rashford in a home match versus Fulham. Minutes later, Zirkzee scored the only goal in that encounter. It was a very important goal as it secured all three points for Manchester United.

Amadu Onana (Aston Villa)

Aston Villa’s Belgian defender #24 Amadou Onana looks to play a pass during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on August 24, 2024. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP)

The Belgian international was signed from Everton and went on to score on his league debut. His goal came in the 4th minute in an encounter against West Ham away from home.

Gabriel Misehouy (Girona)

Girona’s Dutch midfielder #27 Gabriel Misehouy

Arriving from Ajax as a free agent, Misehouy came on for Girona in the 72nd minute for his debut and secured a point for Girona versus Real Betis, a match which ended in 1 – 1

Joao Felix (Chelsea)

Chelsea’s Portuguese striker #14 Joao Felix runs with the ball during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on August 25, 2024. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

Making his second debut for Chelsea, Joao Felix added to Chelsea’s tally of goals when he scored against Wolves away from home.

Dani Olmo (Barcelona)

Barcelona’s Spanish forward #20 Daniel Olmo warms up before the Spanish league football match between FC Barcelona and Real Valladolid FC at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys in Barcelona on August 31, 2024. (Photo by MANU QUINTERO / AFP)

Dani Olmo had to wait after two matches before Barcelona was able to register him. When he eventually made his debut versus Rayo Vallecano, he showed what Barcelona had been missing by scoring the winner in a dramatic 2-1 away win.

Endrick (Real Madrid)

Real Madrid’s Brazilian forward #16 Endrick fights for the ball with Real Betis’ Brazilian defender #06 Natan de Souza during the Spanish league football match between Real Real Madrid CF and Real Betis at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on September 1, 2024. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)

The young Brazilian is one of the brightest youngsters in world football today. Endrick came on for Real Madrid in their 3-0 home win against Real Valladolid and scored the third goal.

Romelu Lukaku (Napoli)

After finally settling down for a transfer to Napoli, Lukaku scored the equaliser when he came on from the bench in the second half as Napoli came from behind to beat ten-man Parma. Zambo Anguissa eventually scored the winner in that encounter.