In a surprising turn of events, the Thuram brothers have seen their fortunes shift dramatically since joining Italian football last summer. Khephren Thuram, who arrived at Juventus amid high expectations, has overcome a challenging start to become a key player for Thiago Motta’s side. Meanwhile, his brother Marcus, who began the season in stellar form for Inter Milan, has faced recent struggles due to fitness issues.
Calciomercato report how Khephren’s journey with Juventus has been one of steady improvement. After a slow start, including an unfortunate incident where his first goal was credited as an own goal, he has grown into a crucial midfield presence. His breakthrough came with a spectacular double against Fiorentina at the end of 2024, marking his first official goals for the Bianconeri. Since then, Motta has found it increasingly difficult to leave him out of the starting lineup.
The younger Thuram has already surpassed his personal best for goal contributions in a single season. With three goals and four assists by March, he has beaten his previous record of six goal involvements set during his time at Nice. His latest goal and assist against Verona highlight his growing influence on Juventus’ play.
Ironically, Khephren has outscored Marcus in the early months of 2025. While Marcus has struggled with fitness, managing just one goal against Empoli, Khephren has netted twice – once in the league and once in a Coppa Italia match against Empoli. This shift in fortunes adds an intriguing dimension to the brotherly rivalry.
Despite this recent turn of events, the bond between the brothers remains strong. Khephren’s goal celebration against Verona, mimicking his brother’s signature move, was a touching tribute. “It’s my brother’s celebration. He’s my idol,” Khephren explained, adding playfully, “He won’t be jealous.”
Interestingly, Marcus himself had previously acknowledged Khephren’s potential, stating in an interview that his younger brother was the more talented of the two. “He’s stronger than me,” Marcus had said, predicting that Khephren could excel in any league.
