Fastest Goal In Euro History

The UEFA European Championship is one of the high-profile football tournaments held every 4 years since 1960. Organized with the assistance of the Union of European Football Institutions (UEFA), the Euro is competed by the senior men’s national teams of UEFA individuals to determine the continental champion of Europe.

The UEFA European Championship is the second most-watched football tournament in the world after the FIFA International Cup. Over time, many facts have been made and broken in the Euro. Having said that, let’s take a look at the fastest goal scorer in the Euro records.

Nedim Bajrami | 23 Seconds | Albania vs. Italy, Euro 2024

Albania’s Nedim Bajrami holds the record for the fastest goal in the Euro records. Nedim Bajrami scored after just 23 seconds against Italy in a Euro 2024 Organization B match at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund, Germany. Despite Bajrami’s early goal, Albania later lost the game 1-2.

Dmitri Kirichenko | 67 seconds | Russia vs. Greece, Euro 2004

Former Russian international striker Dmitri Kirichenko held the previous record for the fastest goal in Euro history. Dmitri Kirichenko scored for Russia after just 67 seconds against Greece in a Euro 2004 group match at the Estadio Algarve in Portugal. Kirichenko’s brilliant start gave Russia an impressive 2-1 win over Greece.

Emil Forsberg | 82 seconds | Sweden vs. Poland, Euro 2020

Sweden’s Emil Forsberg is 0.33rd on the list of fastest goals in Euro records. With Sweden aiming to move to the top spot in the league, Emil Forsberg scored a crucial goal after 82 seconds against Poland at the Gazprom Arena in St Petersburg, Russia. Forsberg led Sweden to a thrilling 3-2 win over Poland and helped them move to the top spot, while big-name Spain finished second in the league.

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Yussuf Poulsen | 99 Seconds | Denmark vs. Belgium, Euro 2020

Denmark forward Yussuf Poulsen is currently fourth on the fastest goal-scorer list in the Euros. Talented striker Yussuf Poulsen scored after 99 seconds against Belgium in a crucial Euro 2020 league match at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, Denmark. Despite a good start, Denmark later conceded two goals in the second half and suffered a 1-2 defeat at home.

Robert Lewandowski | 100 Seconds | Poland vs. Portugal, Euro 2016

Robert Lewandowski is included in the list of top five players to score the fastest goals in Euro history. The Poland striker scored a crucial goal just 100 seconds into the Euro 2016 regional final clash against Portugal at the Stade de Marseille in France. However, Renato Sanches equalized for Portugal in the 33rd minute and the game ended 1-1 in regular time. Cristiano Ronaldo-led Portugal later won the tie five-three based on the result.

Fastest goal in Euro

Player	Seconds	For	Against	Year
Nedim Bajrami	23	Albania	Italy	2024
Dmitri Kirichenko	67	Russia	Greece	2004
Emil Forsberg	82	Sweden	Poland	2020
Yussuf Poulsen	99	Denmark	Belgium	2020
Robert Lewandowski	100	Poland	Portugal	2016
Luke Shaw	116	England	Italy	2021
Robbie Brady	120	Republic of Ireland	France	2016
Sergei Aleinikov	127	Soviet Union	England	1988
Petr Jiráček	134	Czechia	Greece	2012
Alan Shearer	134	England	Germany	1996