At just 13 years and 329 days old, Christopher became the youngest player to feature in a first-class match in the UK. And already a legend!
Glenavon manager Gary Hamilton has hailed history-making teen Christopher Atherton as the best player he has ever seen at 13 years of age.
"Christopher is a joy to watch, and he is a great kid. But the work he does away from training at Glenavon and the dedication he has to become a professional footballer is unbelievable," Hamilton told Glenavon's YouTube channel. Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now "I have been watching him for years, and for a long time I have said he is the best player I have seen at his age. Listen, he has a long way to go, but if he keeps going the way he is and keeps being humble....
Atherton's first touch was to tee up Matthew Snoddy for Glenavon's sixth goal in their 6-0 rout of Dollingstown. The 13-year-old almost scored himself in the first-round tie played at Mourneview Park.
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