Promising Turkish footballer makes waves at Juventus
Kenan Yildiz is a young Turkish footballer who plays as a striker for Juventus, a Serie A team. He was born in 2005 in Regensburg, Germany, to a Turkish father and a German mother. Football started for him quite early when his father, Engin, himself a self-taught player, encouraged him to start playing.
Youth and family background
Kenan Yildiz was born on January 1, 2005 in Regensburg, Germany, to his father, Engin Yildiz, of Turkish origin, and his German mother.
Engin Yildiz himself was a self-taught footballer who, from a young age, coached Kenan and instilled in him a deep passion for the game.
Youth career
Bayern Munich Academy
In 2012, when he was only 7 years old, Yildiz joined the Bayern Munich training center. He immediately succeeded and was awarded the captaincy several times in the Bavarian youth teams. The young player also quickly became an indispensable part of the U19 team.
It was this season, his last with Bayern’s U19s in 2021-22, that Yildiz really established himself within the youth team, scoring 6 goals and providing 8 assists in 20 appearances.
Captaincy and leadership
Therefore, Yildiz’s leadership qualities were evident from an early age; he was often called upon to captain Bayern’s youth teams.
CAPTION: “Talent meets dedication in Kenan Yildiz.” SOURCE: Instagram What set him apart from so many others within Bayern’s academy was his ability to organise and motivate his teammates, combined with impressive technical skills.
Move to Juventus
After his contract with Bayern Munich expired in July 2022, it was time for Yıldız to leave the Bavarians and join Italian powerhouse Juventus as a free agent.
It seemed a somewhat courageous and ambitious step in the career of a young player who hoped to test his abilities at the highest level of European football.
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Juventus U19 and Next Gen
After joining Juventus, Yildiz was first reported to the U19 and reserve teams by Next Gen. It was here that he began his professional career in December 2022, giving the Juventus staff an idea of the talent and potential within him.
CAPTION: “Kenan Yildiz: The future of football is bright with him.” SOURCE: Pinterest First team breakthrough
Serie A debut
Such impressive performances in Juventus’ youth teams meant that Yildiz would soon get his chance in the senior team.
He made his Serie A debut for Juventus on 20 August 2023, becoming the youngest foreign player to play for them in the Italian top flight.
Debut as a goalscorer
The defining moment came when he scored his first goal for Juventus in December 2023, becoming the youngest foreign goalscorer in Juventus’ history in Serie A at the time, at 18 years and 233 days. Truly, it was the highlight of the show: this young man belonged to the ranks of the most promising young talents in world football.
CAPTION: “Kenan Yildiz: A name to remember in the world of sport.” SOURCE: Pinterest International career
Turkey National Team
This has also been recognized at the international level. He has played for the U17, U21 and senior national teams of Turkey. He made his debut for the senior Turkish national team in October 2023 and scored his first international goal against Germany in November 2023, his country of birth. This goal against his country of birth showed that Yildiz was loyal to the Turkish national team.
Euro 2024 Selection
Back-to-back brilliant performances for Juventus and the Turkish national team were enough to earn Yildiz a place in Turkey’s 26-man squad for the 2024 European Championship.
CAPTION: “Passion and talent define Kenan Yildiz on the pitch.” SOURCE: Instagram The fact that 19-year-old Yıldız is participating in the Euro speaks volumes about his talent and potential.
The style of play
Known for his excellent passing, shooting from outside the box and great technical skills, he naturally plays as a creative midfielder, although he can also sometimes play as a winger. His versatility and all-round skills have allowed him to become a key player for Juventus and the Turkish national team.
Of course, his talent and rapid rise are largely responsible for his success, but he is undoubtedly one of the most promising young players in world football, who could truly become a true superstar in the coming years.
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