MOUSSA DEMBELE might be the name on every Celtic fan’s lips at the moment – but his younger namesake Karamoko could well be a future Parkhead star.
And the 13-year-old sent social media into meltdown on Monday night as he made his bow for the Bhoys’ Under-20s against Hearts, coming on as an 81st-minute sub.
But don't think the youngster got into the team by chance. Just check out the video (above) and you'll see why pint-sized Dembele has the skills to make it on to youth team coach Tommy McIntyre's teamsheet.
He came on with just nine minutes to go when he replaced Jack Aitchison - who is three years older.
And social media went mad for the youngster - even though he is just old enough to have a Twitter account.
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So Karamoko Dembele has made his debut for Celtic under 20's at the age of 13, and I can't even get through the exit trials on Fifa 17
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— Matt Hawkins ッ (@Matty_Hawks) October 3, 2016
Celtic youth player Karamoko Dembele (born 2003) subbed on in 81st minute in an under-20s match against Hearts.
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— Footy Accumulators (@FootyAccums) October 3, 2016
karamoko dembele is gonna be some player in the future
— Darren (@dazzohazzo) October 3, 2016
According to the Celtic website: "The diminutive playmaker didn't look out of place and played his part in the closing stages."
It's been a good day for young stars north and south of the border - not that Scottish fans will care - as England's Under-17s beat Germany 8-1 in the Croatia Cup with Manchester United's fleet-footed young ace Angel Gomes the star man for the Young Lions.
His namesake Moussa Dembele scored a brace for the Hoops in their thrilling 3-3 Champions League draw with Manchester City last week.
The 20-year-old has also declared his decision to play for Didier Deschamps' France - the country of his birth.
Dembele senior said: "If Didier is keeping an eye on my performances then it means I am doing well.
"I would be proud to play for him."
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