Rising star Güller shook the crowd: a perfect debut to write history
In the early morning of June 19, Beijing time, in the first round of Group F of the group stage of the European Cup, the Turkish men's football team defeated the Georgian men's football team 3-1, ushering in a good start to this tournament and ending the previous three consecutive defeats in the European Cup. However, the most striking thing in the match was not the final scoreline, but the stunning performance of the 19-year-old talented teenager Güller. He made a world wave in the game, shocked the audience with the feat of 22 meters out of the sky, and became a hero in the hearts of Turkish fans.
Youth power on the rise: Turkey have two Under-20 players in their first ever start
The Turkish men's football team boldly used two young players in this game, namely Güller at the age of 19 years and 114 days and Yildiz at the age of 19 years and 45 days. It was the first time in Turkey's history that two young players had started in a major tournament, making them only the second team in European Championship history to field two Under-20s in their starting line-up. The first team to achieve this feat was Hungary in 1964.
Despite being their first time on a major tournament like the European Championships, the two youngsters did not show the slightest stage fright. In the first half, they even came close to scoring a goal for Turkey: Güller's pass set up Ildez to open the scoring, but unfortunately the goal was disallowed for offside.
Güller's perfect performance: the numbers speak for themselves
Compared to Yildiz, Güller, who plays as a midfielder, is more active on the pitch. Statistically, Güller created three scoring chances in the first half, more than any other player on the pitch. He was also the only player to have a 100 per cent pass completion rate in the first half (29 passes), earning him a half-time rating of 7.3. This performance not only showed his technical ability, but also showed his composure and focus in the game.
In the second half, Güller continued to play the role of the heart of the team's attack. In the 65th minute of the game, after Güller won the ball on the edge of the penalty area, he shot directly with his left foot 22 meters from the goal, and the ball drew a beautiful arc and drilled into the net, helping the Turkish team to take a 2-1 lead again. This world wave not only changed the score, but also pushed the emotions of tens of thousands of fans in the stadium to a climax.
Making history: Three records were set overnight
The goal allowed Güller to set three European Championship records:
First, at the age of 19 years and 114 days, he became the youngest Turkish player to score in the history of the European Championship, breaking Ozan Tufan's previous record of 21 years and 90 days.
Second, at the age of 19 years and 114 days, he surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo in 2004 (19 years and 128 days) to become the youngest player to score on his debut at the European Championship.
Thirdly, he created five scoring chances (key passes) in this game, the joint-most of any youth player since Euro 1980.
The race was comprehensive: leading the way with a number of statistics
In this game, Güller started the game for 79 minutes, contributed 1 shot on goal and 1 shot on target, and successfully scored 1 goal, with a pass completion rate of 92.7%, completed 5 key passes and 3 tackles, and finally received the highest rating of 8.1 in the game. These stats all show his all-round ability and impact on the field.
Success: Champions League and European Cup
It is worth mentioning that just earlier this month, Güller won the Champions League with Real Madrid, becoming the first Turkish player to win the Champions League. Less than a month later, he scored on his European debut and became Turkey's youngest European goalscorer in history. This series of achievements not only proves his strength, but also shows his unlimited potential for the future.
Conclusion: The future is promising
Güller's performance in this match not only made Turkish fans proud, but also attracted the attention of football fans all over the world. As a player at just 19 years old, the maturity and composure he showed in such an important match was nothing short of remarkable. It is believed that in the near future, Güller will continue to write more brilliant chapters on the international stage and become a real football superstar.
This match is not only an important victory for the Turkish men's football team, but also an important milestone in Güller's personal development. In the future games, we look forward to this young player continuing to bring us more surprises and wonderful performances on the green field.