Adana Demirspor is making headlines as they prepare to take on Fenerbahçe in the opening match of the 2024-2025 Trendyol Süper Lig season with a surprising twist. The Çukurova-based club’s new head coach, Michael Valkanis, has chosen to start 15-year-old goalkeeper Deniz Eren Dönmezer in this highly anticipated match.
Who is Deniz Eren Dönmezer?
Born on September 21, 2008, in Hatay, Deniz Eren Dönmezer began his football journey at Çukurova Demirspor. Standing at 1.90 meters tall, this young shot-stopper joined Adana Demirspor’s youth academy in 2019. Deniz has already made his mark, representing Turkey at the U14, U15, and U16 national team levels.
As Fenerbahçe looks to end their 10-year championship drought, they will kick off the new season against Adana Demirspor at Ülker Stadium. The match, set to start at 21:45, will have Onur Özütoprak as the VAR referee, with Atilla Karaoğlan officiating as the main referee.
newstimesturkey.com’s Take:
All eyes will be on young Deniz Eren Dönmezer as he steps onto the field against a formidable Fenerbahçe side. It’s a bold move by Adana Demirspor’s coach, and it’s sure to be an unforgettable experience for the 15-year-old. Whether this gamble pays off remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: this match is already one for the history books. Stay tuned to newstimesturkey.com for more updates and insights as the season unfolds.
