Stellar Debut from Jhon Duran
On July 23, 2025, Fenerbahçe played a friendly against Al Ittihad, securing a dominant 4-0 victory. Making his debut for the Turkish club, Jhon Duran came on after halftime and immediately made his presence felt, scoring two goals and leaving a strong first impression. It was a performance that clearly said: he’s arrived.
Heading into the match, there were question marks surrounding Durán due to the reported drama with Jose Mourinho. Initial claims suggested he had skipped the first training session of pre-season—a report that the club later denied. Despite the noise, Mourinho gave Durán his first minutes with Fenerbahçe, and the Colombian striker did not disappoint. He looked ruthless, sharp, and hungry.
Match Stats
Match Stats
- 2 goals
- 3 shots (2 on target)
- 7 passes completed (58%)
- 22 touches
- 1 aerial duel won (100%)
- 0/5 ground duels won
Although the stat line doesn’t jump off the page, don’t let it fool you. Durán’s passing looked better than the 58% completion rate suggests—he made several important link-up plays that helped the attack flow. Sure, he lost most of his ground duels, but he was always challenging defenders and making life difficult for them. Most importantly, he was clinical in front of goal, putting away both chances with composure and confidence.
Your Thoughts?
How would you rate Jhon Duran’s debut? Do you think he’ll thrive under Mourinho and become a key piece for Fenerbahçe this season?
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to read more about Jhon Duran at Fenerbahce check out: https://www.tribalfootball.com/article/soccer-super-lig-analysis-why-fenerbahce-signing-duran-s-career-in-the-balance-834f72ca-963e-41f8-ad2c-8b2d61267665
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