It was a night to remember for Kenan Yildiz, who once again carried Juventus on his shoulders in the 2-1 victory over Cagliari. The young Turkish forward produced another outstanding performance, stepping up decisively after Dusan Vlahović’s injury and leading the Bianconeri comeback with a brilliant brace.
Those two goals took Yildiz’s Serie A tally to four for the season, making him Juventus’ current top scorer. Beyond that, he now ranks second in the entire league for goal contributions, with a total of seven when adding his three assists.
Outshining Del Piero
IlBianconero report that the double against Cagliari marked Yildiz’s first brace at the Allianz Stadium, and when he was substituted, he left the pitch to a standing ovation from the home crowd — clear recognition of his exceptional display.
But perhaps the most striking record of the evening came from history itself. With his latest goals, Yildiz has now reached 20 in all competitions for Juventus at the age of 20 years and 209 days — an achievement that came 134 days earlier than club legend Alessandro Del Piero reached the same milestone.
Level with Anastasi
His brace also allowed Yildiz to equal Pietro Anastasi’s mark, placing him seventh among Juventus’ top Serie A scorers before turning 21. It’s a statistic that perfectly illustrates the scale of his impact: a teenager with the confidence, flair, and consistency of a seasoned professional.
At this point, Juventus seem inseparable from their young star. His creativity, movement, and ability to decide matches have already established him not only as a rising talent but as a key pillar in Spalletti’s side — a leader in every sense of the word.
