Aged 14 years and 29 days, Deportivo Riestra midfielder Mateo Apolonio made history by becoming the youngest player ever to grace Argentina's First Division. This remarkable feat occurred during Riestra's recent Copa Argentina round of 16 match against Newell's Old Boys, where Apolonio entered the field in the 84th minute, replacing midfielder Gonzalo Bravo. Despite his limited time on the pitch, Apolonio's appearance marked a significant milestone in Argentine football.
Prior to Apolonio's record-breaking debut, the title of the youngest player in the First Division was held by former Manchester City star Sergio Agüero. Agüero had set the previous record on July 5, 2003, when he made his debut for Independiente at the age of 15 years and 33 days. Apolonio's achievement now surpasses Agüero's milestone by over a year, solidifying his place in the annals of Argentine football history.
