Warren Zaïre-Emery: 16 Year Old PSG UCL Debutant Sparks PSL Youngster Debate

• French giants Paris Saint Germain are brave enough to throw a 16-year-old in the path of German powerhouse Bayern Munich
• In South Africa, the very idea of throwing a teenager into the deep end will frighten just about any coach
• Warren Zaire-Emery's UEFA Champions League debut got local football fans talking because of these two facts

Warren Zaire-Emery has got local football fans raising a dormant subject back to life.

One of the world's biggest football teams PSG was willing to give the 16-year-old his UEFA Champions League debut against the mighty Bayern Munich. In South Africa, it would take a miracle of biblical levels to even dare throw an 18-year-old into the deep end.

Twitter user @Cellular_jnr said:

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"History was made in France yesterday when a 16 year old made a debut in a Champions League match when PSG played against Bayern Munich... While in South Africa a 16 year old is still considered to be "young" and unexperienced to be playing in a first team. Unbelievable!!! "

@Zakhele responded:

"I don’t mind us pushing for 10year olds to play PSL but we need to pay attention to the details of why a European 10year old is tactically ahead of a South African 10year old. We can’t just field kids for the sake of bragging, they need to be ready and prepared to compete"

@_SiyaNdlovu chipped in:

"2023 we back to this debate again? Yall don't wanna be open minded ngeke, you can't insist on this agenda when we clearly told you the differences between 16 year old European and South African footballer"

@CHRISMBELE6 said:

"Our standard of development is not the same as them‍♂️ our standard of football is one of the lowest in Africa what more about Europe? Our 16 year old is still full of street football while in Europe the 16 year old you talking about the player that is 90% complete in every sense"

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@neipho said:

"That will never happen untill we fix the Administration."

Warren Zaire Emery makes UCL history

Do you remember what you were doing at 16 years old?

Warren Zaire Emery will never forget what he was doing as a 16-year-old. The Paris Saint-Germain youngster made history as he became the youngest starter in a Champions League knockout game ever. Emery started for the French side as they took on Bayern Munich in the Round of 16 clash in France.

As noted by Transfermarkt, the youngster has already made 11 appearances in Ligue 1 and scored two goals for the team.

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Jamal Musial pulled off a stunning piece of skills as Bayern Munich ran out winners on Tuesday night against Paris Saint-Germain.

The German youngster was not quite going through the gears as he wanted against the French champions in the last 16 of the Champions League at the Parc des Princes. But there was enough in his tank to help the Bavarians record a vital 1-0 victory away from home.

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However, it was 19-year-old Musiala who wowed everyone in the stadium and collectively drop their jaw to the ground with insane skills to remember. The Nigerian-born German playmaker received the ball from Dayot Upamecano in the 62nd minute. He then produced a magnificent piece of skill by outwitting onrushing Mendes with ease with his fleet foot.