Kenan Yildiz is the new pearl of Juventus 19 years old, a ‘Turkish delight’ on Wednesday became Juve’s youngest scorer to score in Champions League after his goal against PSV (3-1), surpassing the legendary record Alessandro del Piero and raising an infinite number of paragons that rotate within a few months Turin between these two players.
Yildiz He’s the stylish guy Turinthe new ’10’. Born on May 4, 2005, she is the dream of ‘Vecchia Signora’ fans, who see her as the new ALessandro del Piero. A dream that was further justified by the performances of the Turkish talent, who was called to be the center of the Juventus project in the future: he scored a goal in his first start in Series Ain his first Italian Cup start and his first Champions League start.
Trained in the lower categories of Bayern Munich‘Juve’ chose him in 2022 for their under-23 project, called Juventus NextGen, in Serie C, the third category of Italian football.
There he played a full season (2022-23), but in 2023-24 he was more with the first team, under the orders of a Massimiliano Allegri that, although he gave him minutes, not all the fame Thiago Motta giving you now
Thiago Motta’s new Del Piero
PSV suffered first on their day Yildiz was shown in Europe. Until now, better known in Italy than outside, the Turkish attacker scored a beautiful goal to open the scoring against the Dutch that sent the team into a frenzy. Juventus Stadium. Something that was also historic in being the first in reforms Champions League.
He became the youngest goalscorer in ‘Juventus’ and the youngest Turkish scorer in the ‘Champions’ during the UCL era, that is, from the 1992-93 season.
He achieved this in 19 years and 136 days, surpassing the record he had registered Del Piero in September 1995 when he scored a goal against the Borussia Dortmund with 20 years and 308 days.
He also did it wearing the number 10 that he himself wore for so many years. Del Piero. And with a goal reminiscent of an ‘Ale’ scored almost 20 years ago, almost identical.
The Turkish jewel received the ball on the wing, controlled it with a heel and headed determinedly towards the area. There he feinted against his rival, opened up a gap and shot to put the ball in the same corner, opening the score of the duel against PSV.
Yildizwhich in former times had a secondary function, is found in Thiago Mottahis new coach, a supporter who allowed him to take the step required of him because of his talent.
He played in the first three complete Serie A games and was a starter on matchday four, although substituted in the second half, in the 67th minute He has provided two assists so far this season, in addition to the aforementioned purpose. A fixture in the starting eleven that received praise from his predecessor.
“He just read the record that I have and I’m very happy for him. Because he played well, because he started the championship very well and because he was very good last year. He took the responsibility to put himself in the th -10 I’m happy for you,” he told her Del Piero after the meeting.
“I’m a little nervous today. Sorry about that ‘Ale’. I slept well. I was expecting a great game,” he answered. Yildizwith a smile that spread across his face. “Wow,” he said when he realized that the goal he scored was the same as his. Del Piero.
A promotion like Güler
One of the Del Piero This is not the only comparison that is born with Yildizbecause similarities were also sought with Arda Guller, the Real Madrid player who also shined in Türkiye.
Same age and similar arrival in the elite, while the supporting actors in their team are gaining more and more fame. A left-handed and right-handed talent, compatible with Turkey. Both led their country to the quarterfinals of the Euro Cup in a historic participation. The Italian Vincenzo Montella, coach, has been warned of his abilities.
“He has the conditions of a champion, seeing his level at this age. He needs to improve, he needs time, he needs to make mistakes… his environment needs patience and Juventus doesn’t seem to lack that,” he commented during the last national team break.
Yildiz This is the new Juventine pearl. At 19 years old he wears the ’10’ with the responsibility that comes with it, with the weight of another name like Del Piero. Right now it doesn’t affect him. And his goal against PSV makes him the player of the moment for a ‘Juve’ that shines in Italy and Europe.
Source: La Verdad
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