Debutants
Youngest debutants in Scheldeprijs in 1998. There are 11 debutants.
| # | Rider | Team | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HAMMOND Roger | Palmans - Ideal | 24y + 82d |
| 2 | VINOKUROV Alexandr | Casino - AG2R | 24y + 218d |
| 3 | CASAGRANDE Filippo | Scrigno - Gaerne | 24y + 268d |
| 4 | SILOVS Juris | Team Home - Jack & Jones | 25y + 85d |
| 5 | LARSEN Nicolaj Bo | TVM - Farm Frites | 26y + 163d |
| 6 | ROSBORG Michael | Team Home - Jack & Jones | 27y + 38d |
| 7 | DE NEEF Steven | Collstrop | 27y + 96d |
| 8 | NELISSEN Danny | Team Home - Jack & Jones | 27y + 163d |
| 9 | AGNOLUTTO Christophe | Casino - AG2R | 28y + 137d |
| 10 | HOTZ Franz | Post Swiss Team | 30y + 65d |
| 11 | TEBALDI Valerio | Mobilvetta - Northwave | 32y + 294d |