Kenan Yildiz is one of the best young footballers in the world. Born in 2005, Yildiz currently plays for Juventus in Serie A. The versatile attacker has also become a sensational figure in Turkey national football team at a very young age.
Kenan Yildiz started his footballing journey at a tender age of three in Germany. When he learnt the basics of the game, former Juventus legend Alessandro del Piero was his childhood idol. Following a substantial development in his birthplace Regensburg, Yildiz joined Bayern Munich and honed his skills through immense dedication and hard work. His rise attracted keen eyes from all over Europe, and he ended up joining Juventus.
Kenan Yildiz bio
- Full name: Kenan Yildiz
- Date of birth: 4th May, 2005
- age: 19
- Place of birth: Regensburg, Germany
- Nationality: Turkish
- Height: 1.87m
- Professional debut: 2023
- Current club: Juventus
- Position: Forward, midfielder, winger
- Jersey number: 10
Kenan Yildiz early life
The Turkish youngster was born in Regensburg province in Germany. After noticing his connection with football, his father, Engin Yildiz, pushed him to follow the sport. Despite coming from a non-footballing environment, Yildiz’s Turkish father played a great role to influence the mind of his son to pursue football. His father was a self-made football enthusiast and loved the sport.
Initially, Yildiz was trained by his father. At the age of five, he was enrolled in the youth academy of Jahn Regensburg. Constant guidance from his father and academy coaches, Yildiz showed great composure and perseverance at a tender age. During an interview with Juventus official channel, Yildiz stated that his father learnt many things about the sport from YouTube videos and by attending many football matches, so that he could teach his son properly.
Meanwhile, all his hard work was rewarded when Bayern Munich signed Kenan Yildiz. Under the keen watch of the Bayern youth academy, the talented forward saw a meteoric rise in his career.
Kenan Yildiz clubs
Kenan Yildiz chose football at the age of three. His first coach was his father, who was highly interested in football despite not being a footballer. Yildiz was admitted to the Jahn Regensburg coaching academy. The highly-talented youngster displayed sparks in his performance. The German giants, Bayern Munich did not hesitate to sign the player.
Bayern Munich days (2012-22)
Yildiz joined Bayern Munich at the age of seven in 2012. The experienced coaches at the club nurtured him and made him one of the best attackers at the academy. The Turkish sensation cemented his place in the youth teams of the club through his scintillating performance and leadership qualities. In the 2021-22 season, Yildiz hammered six goals and eight assists in the Bundesliga regional division. When he was bursting onto the scene, big European clubs battled over him.
Senior professional debut at Juventus (present)
After Yildiz’s contract with Bayern ended, the Turkish winger decided that he would move to Juventus. After a long transfer war with Barcelona, the Old Lady secured the signing of the young forward. He represented Juventus Next Gen in his initial days at the club. After watching his powerful performance in the pre-season campaign, the Italian side handed him his professional senior debut in 2023. Kenan Yildiz made his professional debut at Serie A, in a 3-0 victory over Udinese.
The forward then extended his contract with the club until 2027. He was handed his first start at Juventus in December last year, where he scored the opener in a 2-1 win against Frosinone. He has already scored 6 goals in 49 games for the Italian club across all competitions.
Kenan Yildiz international career
Kenan Yildiz was born in Germany. His mother is a German international, but his father is from Turkey. As a result, the player is currently representing the Turkish national team. He had been playing in the Turkish U17 and U21 teams since 2022 before making his senior debut in 2023 at the international level in a UEFA Euro qualifying match.
Kenan Yildiz stats
Club Stats
| Club | Season | Apps | Goals |
| Bayern youth | 2012-22 | 20 | 6 |
| Juventus next gen | 2022-23 | 15 | 2 |
| Juventus U19 | 2023-24 | 31 | 12 |
| Juventus | 2022-24 | 35 | 4 |
International stats
| Team | Years | Apps | Goals |
| Turkey U17 | 2021-22 | 10 | 3 |
| Turkey U21 | 2022-23 | 6 | 1 |
| Turkey | 2023- present | 12 | 1 |
Kenan Yildiz family
There is not much information available about the player’s family. His mother is from Germany, and his father is from Turkey. His father’s name is Engin Yildiz. He is a staunch admirer of football. He was the one who supported his son to become a footballer.
Kenan Yildiz girlfriend
Kenan Yildiz has not revealed the name of his girlfriend. The fans are of the view that the Turkish youngster does not have a girlfriend.
Kenan Yildiz net worth
Kenan Yildiz’s current net worth is approximately €15 million. He earns €57,102 per week at Juventus. He is also sponsored by Adidas and some other fashion brands.
FAQs
Q. How many goals has Kenan Yildiz scored?
A. Kenan Yildiz has scored 27 goals across all competitions and formats.
Q. How much money does Kenan Yildiz make?
A. Kenan Yildiz makes around €57,932 per week.