The 17 year-old is currently the fifth youngest goalscorer in Posh history, but two of those above him in the list didn’t go on to have long football careers.
Other young Posh goalscorers did though. Read all about the hits and misses of players who scored goals for Posh aged 18 and under..
This is not necessarily a definitive list, but the ‘Who’s Who of Posh’ and ‘The History of Peterborough United’ books proved invaluable.
13. MARTIN SAMUELSEN
First Posh goal: 18 years 8 months 16 days, v Sheffield United, 2016. His first Posh goal was a brilliant individual effort at Bramall Lane, but he couldn't find enough consistency in either of two loan spells at London Road. Played briefly for Hull, but now back home in Norwegian football. Photo: Joe Dent
14. NAT MENDEZ-LAING
First Posh goal: 18 years 8 months 19 days v Walsall, 2011. The winger scored 11 Posh goals, including one in that fateful game at Crystal Palace in May, 2013 in 100 appearances (67 as a sub). Now at MK Dons in League Two after a strong career which included Premier League appearances for Cardiff City. Photo: Joe Dent
15. ANDRE BOUCAUD
First Posh goal: 18 years 10 months 6 days v Brentford, 2003. A talented midfielder who flattered to deceive and Posh let him leave on a free transfer to Kettering after 2 goals in 42 appearances. Also played for several other clubs including Luton, Notts County and York. Also played internationally for Trinidad & Tobago. Photo: s
16. SIMON DAVIES
First Posh goal: 18 years 10 months 30 days v Chester, 1998. Outstanding midfielder from the Posh youth team who went on to play for Spurs, Everton, Fulham and the Welsh National team. Scored 6 goals in 75 Posh appearances. Photo: David Lowndes