Floyd Samba, 17, makes his first Champions League start for Manchester City

Floyd Samba made his first Champions League start for Manchester City at the age of 17, beginning the league-phase match against AEK Athens, the English club said.

Samba took a place in attack, while Erling Haaland was named among the substitutes. City hosted the Greek side in the third round of the competition's league phase.

Samba had already played senior football for City in the League Cup. His first-team debut came against Norwich City.