“New Yildiz” 9 goals in 5 days

Every now and then he wears an armband like Karim Benzema. Other times, he celebrates like Cristiano Ronaldo. And occasionally, he places his hand across his face, forming a shape reminiscent of a star—just like the player he has already been compared to.

But above all, he does what matters most: he scores. A lot. Nine goals in his last three appearances for Turkey’s Under-16 side have ignited what Juventus fans are already calling “Esad Deniz mania.”

The Dutch-born Turkish forward, who joined Juventus from Ajax in February, has quickly made an impression both at club level and on the international stage.

While he has yet to decide whether his long-term future lies with Turkey or the Netherlands, his performances are already turning heads and raising expectations among supporters.

Esad Deniz – A Rising Star Making Immediate Impact

Caution is always necessary when evaluating young talents, especially in modern football where hype can quickly outpace development. Still, Deniz’s early impact has been remarkable.

He began by scoring four goals in six appearances for Juventus’ Under-16 side, coached by Alessandro Gridel, a team dominating their league with an impressive record and a prolific attack.

Then came his extraordinary run with the Turkish national team. In the span of just five days, Deniz scored once against Ukraine, netted four goals and provided an assist against Morocco, and followed it up with another four-goal performance against Norway. Such consistency at this level is rare, even among the most promising prospects.

Talent, Versatility, and Big Comparisons

Born in Enschede in January 2010, Esad Deniz was developed in Ajax’s renowned youth system before making the move to Turin. Juventus reportedly envisions a pathway for him similar to that of Kenan Yildiz, another young talent who has already made his mark at the club after arriving from Bayern Munich.

Deniz is not a traditional striker. While he is capable of battling physically with defenders as a central forward, he also possesses the agility and technical ability to drift wide and create opportunities.

Right-footed and technically refined, he has drawn stylistic comparisons to Zlatan Ibrahimovic for his presence and versatility on the pitch. His international future remains undecided, having represented both Turkey and the Netherlands at youth level over the past two years.

However, there is no rush. Time is on his side. For now, Juventus fans can simply enjoy the emergence of a player who might just become their next great star reports GdS.

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