Kenan Yıldız has been ranked 14th in 's list of the world's best wing players, a strong sign that the Juventus forward is now being measured alongside some of the game's most recognisable attacking talents.
The ranking matters because 's position-based lists do more than create talking points. They show where a player stands in the wider conversation, and Yıldız is now part of that elite frame after being placed behind several established names across Europe.
How Yıldız fits into 's list
The list includes players such as Lamine Yamal, Vinicius Junior, Bukayo Saka, Raphinha, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Luis Diaz and Michael Olise, which gives a sense of the level Yıldız has been compared against. Being 14th means he is already in very serious company, even if there is still room to climb.
For Juventus, that is a useful marker. It suggests Yıldız's profile is growing beyond one club or one league, and that his name is now being judged in the same broad conversation as some of the top attacking players in Europe.
Arda Güler adds to the Turkish presence
Yıldız's ranking also sits alongside another notable Turkish name on 's lists. Last season, Arda Güler played 33 LaLiga matches and produced 4 goals and 9 assists, which underlines how two young A Milli Takım attackers are starting to appear on these global lists at the same time.
That does not mean they are at the same stage of development, but it does show the direction of travel. Turkish talent is becoming harder to ignore, and 's rankings are another reminder that both Yıldız and Güler are now being discussed in a wider European context.
The next question is whether Yıldız can use this recognition as a springboard. Rankings are only a snapshot, but for a young player at Juventus, being included at all is a sign that the football world is paying close attention.
