Rayane Messi (16) scored his first goal for Dijon in a 1-0 win against Orléans. He is the youngest scorer in the history of the French club.
The French U17 international is already credited with 4 goals and 2 assists in 6 matches. He should be part of the adventure at the Euro U17, which will take place from May 20 to June 5. The Franco-Cameroonian had already distinguished himself during the last international break by allowing the French U 17 team to win 2-1 against England thanks to a double, on March 26. The 16-year-old has no relation to the former FC Barcelona striker, other than astonishing precocity. He has already won the symbolic title of youngest player to have worn the DFCO jersey at Versailles, on Friday April 5. “Between my entry into play last Friday and my first goal this evening, I had a great week. Even in the best of all worlds, I would never have imagined experiencing an evening like that. I went through completely crazy emotions with this audience chanting my name,” he said.