Pep Guardiola's Surprise

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was left shocked after discovering that 20-year-old Micah Hamilton, who scored on his debut for the club against Red Star Belgrade, had previously served as a ballboy for him six years ago.

Impressive Debut

Hamilton made a memorable start to his senior career at Man City by scoring a fantastic goal against Red Star Belgrade in the UEFA Champions League. He skillfully maneuvered past two defenders before finding the back of the net from a difficult angle.

Guardiola's Unawareness

Despite regularly training with the first-team squad, Guardiola had no prior knowledge of Hamilton's previous role as a ballboy for the club. A photo from 2017 was shown to Guardiola, depicting him giving advice and instructions to a young Hamilton during his ballboy days at the Etihad.

Guardiola's Reaction

Guardiola was genuinely surprised to see the photo and had forgotten about his interaction with Hamilton. He expressed his delight at Hamilton's goal and performance, praising his skills, aggression, and teamwork.

Achievements of Hamilton

Hamilton became the fifth-youngest Englishman to score on his Champions League debut at the age of 20 years and 30 days. He also holds the record for being the youngest player to score on his debut since Marcus Rashford in September 2017.

Another Young Player Shines

In addition to Hamilton's impressive performance, fellow youngster Oscar Bobb also scored his first senior goal, doubling City's lead after halftime.