Derek Forster
| Date of birth | 19 February 1949 |
| Place of birth | Newcastle |
| Nationality | English |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
Derek Forster holds the record for the youngest-ever player to appear in League Division One when he made his debut for Sunderland against Leicester City on 22 August 1964, aged 15 years and 185 days.
Arsenal's Ethan Nwaneri broke the record for the youngest-ever player in the top division when he made his first appearance in the Premier League at Brentford on 18 September 2022, aged 15 years and 181 days.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunderland | 01 Feb 1966 | 30 Jun 1973 | |
| Charlton Athletic | 01 Jul 1973 | 30 Jun 1974 | |
| Brighton and Hove Albion | 01 Jul 1974 | 30 Jun 1975 |