13.02.2025 21:50
In the UEFA Europa League match against Anderlecht, Dusan Tadic (36 years and 85 days) became the oldest player to score in the knockout stages of European competitions while wearing a Fenerbahçe jersey. However, Edin Dzeko (38 years and 333 days), who put his team ahead by two goals in the 42nd minute, surpassed the Serbian star and became the new holder of the title.
Fenerbahçe hosted Belgian representative Anderlecht in the first match of the UEFA Europa League play-off. The yellow-navy team broke records one after another with 2 goals scored in the first half.
TADIC BECAME THE OLDEST GOALSCORER
Tadic, who managed to find the net in the 11th minute and put his team ahead 1-0, became the oldest player to score in the knockout stages of European competitions while wearing a Fenerbahçe jersey. (36 years 85 days)
YUSUF ALSO MADE HIS FIRST ASSIST
On the other hand, the player who assisted Dusan Tadic's goal for Fenerbahçe was young footballer Yusuf Akçiçek. With this assist, Yusuf experienced a first in his career. The 19-year-old defender made his first assist in his career with the pass to Tadic.
DZEKO PASSED TADIC
Additionally, Fenerbahçe increased the lead to 2 with Edin Dzeko in the 42nd minute against Anderlecht. With this goal, Dzeko surpassed Dusan Tadic's record. The Bosnian striker took the title of the oldest player to score in the knockout stages of European competitions while wearing the yellow-navy jersey. (38 years 333 days)