Youngest players from the last 5 editions of the World Cup

Fabrice Olinga (Cameroon) 2014 Brazil

Olinga in action during a training session for Cameroon

Cameroon international and former Malaga player, Fabrice Olinga, in 2012, was called up to the Cameroon national team for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations qualification match against Cape Verde. Scoring on his debut and impressing the manager, he was selected by Volker Finke for the 2014 FIFA World Cup squad.

Then, at the age of 18, Odinga was the youngest player at the competition. However, he did not get a chance to showcase his skills remaining an unused substitute, as Cameroon were knocked in the group stages.

Currently plying his trade in Belgium for Royal Mouscron-Péruwelz, the striker has made 12 appearances for Cameroon. The 22-year-old is still a young prospect and could develop in the coming years.