Nach Wolfsgruß: UEFA sperrt türkischen Nationalspieler Demiral
Der türkische Fußball-Nationalspieler Merih Demiral ist von der Disziplinarkammer der UEFA für zwei Spiele gesperrt worden.
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UEFA sperrt Demiral für zwei EM-Spiele nach Wolfsgruß
Zwei EM-Spiele Sperre für Merih Demiral: Damit bestraft UEFA den türkischen Nationalspieler nach dem umstrittenen Wolfsgruß.
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Demiral - 10 things to know with detail
- Full name: Merih Demiral
- Merih Demiral is a Turkish professional footballer who currently plays as a defender for Italian club Juventus and the Turkish national team.
- Date of birth: March 5, 1998
- Demiral was born on March 5, 1998, in Kocaeli, Turkey.
- Youth career:
- Demiral began his youth career at Fenerbahçe before moving to Portugal to join Sporting CP's academy in He then joined Alanyaspor in 2018.
- Senior career:
- Demiral made his professional debut with Alanyaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig in He quickly caught the attention of top clubs with his performances and was signed by Italian giants Juventus in 2019.
- Juventus:
- Demiral joined Juventus in July 2019 and made his Serie A debut in August of the same year. He has since become an important part of Juventus' defense, known for his physicality, aggression, and aerial ability.
- International career:
- Demiral has represented Turkey at various youth levels before making his senior debut in He has since become a regular starter for the national team and has played in major tournaments like the UEFA European Championship.
- Playing style:
- Demiral is known for his aggressive style of defending, strong aerial presence, and ability to read the game well. He is a physical defender who is not afraid to make tackles and interceptions.
- Injuries:
- Demiral has suffered from a few injuries during his career, including a knee injury that kept him out of action for several months in However, he has shown resilience and determination in bouncing back from these setbacks.
- Honors:
- Demiral has won domestic league titles with both Sporting CP and Juventus. He has also been named in various Team of the Season lists for his performances in the Turkish Süper Lig and Serie A.
- Future prospects:
- At just 23 years old, Demiral has a bright future ahead of him. As he continues to develop and improve his game, he is expected to become one of the top defenders in Europe and a key player for both Juventus and the Turkish national team.