Rasmus Hojlund, at the youthful age of 21 years and 14 days, etched his name into Premier League history with a lightning-fast goal for Manchester United against Luton Town. This remarkable feat makes him the youngest player ever to score in six consecutive Premier League games. His journey to this milestone began with a dry spell, as he failed to find the net in his initial 14 league appearances. However, his breakthrough came on Boxing Day against Aston Villa, and since then, he has been on a scoring spree, hitting the back of the net in each of his last six league outings.
Previously, the record for the youngest player to achieve this feat belonged to Joe Willock, who accomplished it at 21 years and 272 days old during his loan spell at Newcastle United from Arsenal. However, Hojlund surpassed this milestone, thanks to his decisive strike against Luton. His recent form has been nothing short of sensational, with seven goals in his last six Premier League matches, including a memorable performance against Newport County in the FA Cup.
In the match against Luton Town, Hojlund wasted no time in making an impact, scoring within the first minute after a defensive error from Amari’i Bell. Capitalizing on a miscued clearance, Hojlund rounded the goalkeeper with composure to slot home his sixth Premier League goal. He didn’t stop there, adding to his tally just six minutes later with a clever chested finish from a Luke Shaw corner.
Since his arrival at Manchester United from Atalanta for €73.9 million last summer, Hojlund has been a revelation, tallying an impressive 13 goals and two assists for the club. His stellar performances have even caught the attention of Real Madrid, who reportedly see him as a potential alternative to Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. While Mbappe’s rumored move to the Santiago Bernabeu on a free transfer seems likely, Hojlund’s emergence as a top talent offers Real Madrid an intriguing option for their future plans.