Meet Liverpool FC’s Remarkable Young Striker Who Coaches Can’t Forget is Still U18

Liverpool’s academy is teeming with talented forwards, and Lewis Koumas has been especially captivating the attention of coaches.

Eighteen-year-old Koumas has managed to secure four goals and three assists in his last eight games, leaving a lasting impression on Barry Lewtas and the Liverpool staff.

The U21 boss even noted on Liverpool’s official website: “You sometimes forget he is still an U18 player!”

Although Koumas made his debut for the under-18s at just 16 years old, it’s 2023 that has been his breakout year.

After signing his first professional contract in January, he netted 16 goals last season and has continued his impressive form into this campaign.

Coach Lewtas added: “Lewis has been brilliant for us, he really has. He is a real energetic frontline player, loves to run in behind, he is aggressive in how he approaches the game and has really good technique. He is a really good footballer.

“He has fitted in great with the lads, he has a fantastic character and he just gets on with it, he really does. The other day when we were talking about Lewis, you forget he is still an U18 player. He has really matured the way he plays.”

Koumas has also displayed promise when playing against senior players in the EFL Trophy.

“Against Barrow, playing against a senior backline, I thought he was great for us and for them he was an absolute nuisance, the way he played and approached the game,” Lewtas explained.

With former professional footballer Jason Koumas as his father, Lewis has been destined for a football career since childhood.

When he was at U11 level, the youngster joined Liverpool from Tranmere, the club his father played 200 times for.

The inclusion of Ben Doak into the first team squad has proven that Jurgen Klopp is willing to give youngsters a chance if they excel at the youth level, and time is certainly on Koumas’ side.