Joshua Zirkzee, a new signing for Manchester United, marked his debut with a late goal that secured a thrilling 1-0 win against Fulham. The Dutch striker came on as a substitute in the second half and scored in the 87th minute, giving United the perfect start to the new Premier League season.
Christantus Uche, a Nigerian midfielder who was playing in the fifth division of Spanish soccer just two years ago, scored on his debut for top-tier club Getafe in the opening game of La Liga. The 21-year-old’s header equalized in a 1-1 draw against Athletic Bilbao, highlighting his incredible journey from obscurity to the top flight.
