European Football · Saturday, May 9, 2026
Mesloub, scorer in 5 seconds to qualify Lens for the Champions League
At just 16 years old, young Mesloub scored seconds after coming on as a substitute against Nantes.
By Editorial team
Friday evening, Mezian Mesloub etched his name into RC Lens history by scoring just five seconds after coming on. At only 16 years old, the son of a club legend sealed the 1-0 victory against Nantes and confirmed the return of the Artois club to the Champions League. An absolutely magical start in Ligue 1 for the young prodigy.