First Team
Fran Franczak Becomes Saints Youngest Ever Player
25th September 2023
After making his competitive first-team debut at Easter Road on Saturday, Franio Franczak became the youngest ever Saints player.
At 16 years and 38 days old Fran Franczak became our youngest ever player taking over from Vic Robertson who was 16 years, 3 months and 9 days back in September 1976.
Only 4 players have played for first team aged 16:
2. Victor Robertson || Born, 9-May-1960 || Debut on Wed,18-Aug-1976 || Home || LC || Sub || Montrose || Draw || 0 - 0 || 16 yrs 3 months 9 days
3. Sandy McLaren || Born 25-Dec-1910 || Debut, Sat 30-Apr-1927 || Home || Div 1 (old) || Airdrie || Draw || 1 - 1 || 16 yrs 4 months 5 days
4. Stevie May || Born, 3-Nov-1992 || Debut, Monday 11-May-2009 || Away || Div 1 || Sub || Airdrie United || Win || 4-0 || 16 yrs 6 months 8 days || Stevie May scored on debut
5. Ally McCoist || Born, 24-Sep-1962 || Debut, Sat, 7-Apr-1979 || Home || Div 1 || Raith Rovers || Win || 3 - 0 || 16 yrs 6 months 14 days