Ugochukwu Lesley made his professional bow for Rennes in their French Ligue one match against French giants Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday.
The 17 year old midfielder was handed starting belt by Rennes gaffer Bruno Genesio and the youngster made a big impression in the match.
Ugochukwu, saw action for an hour, before he was replaced by Clement Grenier.
The Rennes academy graduate is eligible to play for Nigeria, and France, where he was born.
Neymar put Paris Saint-Germain in front, from the penalty spot in the first half, but the home side equalised in the second half, thanks to fantastic finish by Sehrou Guirassy.
PSG later finished the game with nine men as Presnel Kimpembe and Ander Herrera were shown red card by the referee.