Kolo Muani: Third fastest substitute scorer in FIFA World Cup

Randal Kolo Muani, scored the winning goal for France in the recent semifinal match. It was made just in time in the 79th minute. It was for his goal that France reserved their spot in the highly anticipated finals.

The instant score was Kolo Muani's first goal in his third appearance for a senior team.

Kolo Muani scored a goal well within 44 seconds of stepping foot on the field. He had substituted Ousmane Dembele. Kolo Muani made a name for himself as his goal went down in history as the third fastest goal after being substituted. Names like Richard Morales and Ebbe Sand possess the first and the second position respectively.


Richard Morales in 2002 scored a goal, as a substitute, within 16 seconds of coming on field. While Ebbe Sand made it in 26 seconds.

Kolo Muani is an alumnus of the Nantes Youth Academy. Contemporarily, he is a player for Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany’s Bundesliga.

He has appeared in fourteen matches for the club and scored five goals. His goal against Sporting Lisbon in November helped the club secure its first Champions League knockout qualification.

France will now face Argentina, who defeated Croatia 3-0 in the other semi-final, match will be played on Sunday, as they seek to defend their title in a match that pits Mbappe against Paris Saint-Germain teammate Lionel Messi.

FAQs

Q1. When was Randal Kolo Muani born?
Kolo Muani was born on December 5, 1998.

Q2. What is Kolo Muanis' place of birth?
He was born in Bondy, France.