Mayssa Baha Makes History as Barcelona's Youngest Female Scorer
Fifteen-year-old Mayssa Baha became FC Barcelona women's youngest ever goalscorer, netting her first official senior goal in a stellar display against Logroño.
FC Barcelona is renowned for nurturing young talent, but even at a club proud of La Masia, a 15-year-old breaking records in the senior squad is a rare sight. Mayssa Baha, a forward born in Malaga in 2011, scored her first official goal for Barcelona, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the women team's history at 15 years, eight months, and ten days old.
A Historic Debut and Rapid Rise
Baha made her first starting appearance under coach Pere Romeu in an away match against Logroño and made an immediate impact. She headed home from a corner kick by Caroline Graham Hansen to give Barcelona a 1, marking another milestone in her burgeoning career. Her talent is no longer a secret in Spain, with As describing her last month as the new pearl of La Masia and a raw diamond.
"When young players receive confidence, work, and love, they are able to develop rapidly and become a significant part of the team."
She scored an astonishing 39 goals for Barcelona youth teams last season, an exceptional feat given her age. Having also represented Morocco internationally at youth levels, Baha continues to break barriers on both club and international stages.
Family Legacy and Future Prospects
Football runs in the family; her father Nabil Baha is a former Morocco international forward who played for Malaga and Braga, while her brother Ziad plays for Marseille. Although she cannot yet play in the UEFA Women's Champions League until turning 16, Baha is undoubtedly the brightest rising star in Spanish women's football.
