Eden Hazard on Kenan Yildiz: “He seems like a Real Madrid type” | OneFootball

In a glowing endorsement from one of the modern era’s most iconic creators, Eden Hazard has tipped Juventus starlet Kenan Yildiz for the very top of the game.

Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the former Chelsea and Real Madrid winger revealed that the Turkish international has already captured the imagination of his own household. “My children are crazy about Yildiz. They want lots of his videos and hope to see him in the Premier League,” Hazard admitted.

However, the Belgian believes the youngster’s technical ceiling is suited for a different destination altogether: “As for me, he seems more like a Real Madrid-type player.”

The 20-year-old’s rise in Turin has been exponential, particularly under the guidance of Luciano Spalletti. In the current 2025-26 campaign, Yildiz has established himself as the technical heartbeat of the Bianconeri, thriving in the key role Spalletti has carved out for him.

His ability to navigate tight spaces and his flair in the final third have drawn inevitable comparisons to the legends of the past, making Hazard’s Real Madrid assessment resonate even further.

While Europe’s elite may be circling, Juventus are moving to protect their jewel. The club is reportedly close to finalizing a new long-term deal to keep Yildiz at the Allianz Stadium, ensuring that for now, the “Real Madrid-type player” remains the face of the new Juventus era.