It's uncanny how frequently Eintracht Frankfurt is producing one hanging expertise after one other. Can Uzun, the subsequent rising star, is presently making a giant splash on the Major. Why the laid-back teenager is spectacular, polarizing – and already value a heap of cash.
To this point, wherever Uzun goes, the web shakes. After the native of Regensburg joined the U15 of 1. FC Nürnberg, he unfold concern and terror within the junior Bundesliga of his age teams. 47 objectives in 43 video games are on document for the German-Turkish participant within the U17 and U19.
It's solely logical that the striker received his first probability with the professionals at 17. Two weeks later, Uzun grew to become the youngest goalscorer in Glubb's historical past at 17 years and 268 days. The alternative of a fortunate hit, as it might prove later. On the finish of the season, Uzun had extra objectives (19) than years of life in his CV.
Within the race between seemingly half of all European prime golf equipment, Frankfurt received the bid the next summer time. The subsequent stage of his meteoric rise? Not fairly. As a result of in 2024/25, Uzun needed to expertise for the primary time that studying years usually are not grasp years.
Within the duels with Omar Marmoush and Hugo Ektiké within the assault, in addition to Mario Götze or Fares Chaibi within the offensive midfield, he hardly ever got here out on prime. Additionally as a result of the rumor from FCN occasions continued that Uzun solely is aware of his personal half from tales. Within the intense SGE recreation, there was subsequently often solely room for joker appearances, 4 objectives in 20 appearances have been the consequence.
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Not a straightforward time for the gem. "We talked quite a bit, joked round, and typically received him serious about different issues," Nnamdi Collins – one other prime expertise of the Eagles – just lately gave an perception to 'kicker'. Help that clearly did him good.
Instantly after Ekitiké's departure, Uzun stepped into the in no way small footsteps left by the Frenchman. On the 4:1 triumph on the Bundesliga begin of his Eintracht, Uzun shone as an unstoppable offensive engine with one aim and two assists. Towards Hoffenheim and Leverkusen, he adopted up with two extra objectives. At this time, Union Berlin, the present taking pictures gallery of the league, is ready for his aim starvation.
Not too long ago, Uzun additionally confirmed that he has no stage fright even on the largest levels. Towards Galatasaray Istanbul, the reigning champion from the nation of his chosen nationwide workforce, the three-time nationwide participant proved prime class. His flip shot into the nook to the decisive 2:1 was not solely lovely, but in addition technically extremely demanding. Additionally in an emotionally heated ambiance, which the scorer silenced not solely along with his celebration.
Rashford screamer 😱
Trademark Grimaldo free-kick ™️
Instinctive Can Uzun end 🧠
Doku solo magic 🪄
Finest aim right here?@Heineken | #UCLGOTDpic.twitter.com/cFuRCcXOTp— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) September 18, 2025
A gesture that not everybody in Turkey favored, however Uzun performed down coolly the subsequent day: "In fact, my celebration yesterday was not directed towards Galatasaray or the followers, however was only a spontaneous, emotional response to my aim. I might by no means be disrespectful to my compatriots and a membership of my nation, and I hope everyone seems to be conscious of that," he assured on his 'Instagram' profile.
After this night on the newest, it was additionally clear to these accountable within the banking metropolis what monetary potential was presently delighting their very own followers. In accordance with 'Bild', the Uzun price ticket is already at 80 million euros, with a steeply rising development.
As a result of the SGE gem shouldn’t be solely technically extraordinarily clear and has the notorious aim nostril, but in addition has plenty of bodily room for enchancment. As a result of his thus far reasonably slender stature and dynamic taking part in type, the truth that the taking pictures star additionally measures 1.86 meters is ignored.
He already is aware of find out how to use his measurement properly, if he provides extra muscle mass to his present 67 kilos of preventing weight and garnishes all of it with at the very least dependable heading play, the presently allegedly demanded 80 million usually are not solely too little, then the switch document of Hugo Ekitiké is shaky only one yr after the 95 million euros have been transferred from Liverpool.
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