Dries Mertens set a record in Europe.

Dries Mertens set a record in Europe.

21.01.2025 22:50

Dries Mertens, who wears the Galatasaray jersey, became the player with the most appearances in UEFA Europa League history with 70 matches, starting from the match against Dinamo Kiev.

Galatasaray's Belgian star Dries Mertens made history with the match against Dinamo Kiev, which ended in a 3-3 draw, in the 7th week of the UEFA Europa League.

THE PLAYER WITH THE MOST MATCHES IN THE EUROPEAN LEAGUE

At 37 years old, Mertens achieved an important milestone in his career with the Dinamo Kiev match. The experienced player became the player with the most matches in UEFA Europa League history, with 70 matches.

ASSISTED HIS FIRST GOAL

The yellow-reds took a 1-0 lead in the 6th minute of the match, which ended in a 3-3 draw, with a goal from Davinson Sanchez. Dries Mertens, who broke a record in the UEFA Europa League, was the one who assisted Sanchez's goal.

SEASON PERFORMANCE

Dries Mertens has played 30 matches in all competitions this season with Galatasaray. The 37-year-old experienced star has recorded 5 goals and 12 assists in these matches. Mertens' contract with the yellow-reds expires at the end of the season.

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