09.11.2026 15:50
Yusuf Demir, who parted ways with Galatasaray because he could not meet expectations, was virtually reborn at his former team Rapid Wien. The 23-year-old footballer, who recorded 7 goals and 8 assists in 19 matches for the Austrian club, has been called up to the Austria national team after exactly 5 years.
Yusuf Demir, who could not deliver the desired performance at Galatasaray and returned to Rapid Wien after leaving the yellow-and-red club, has opened a new page in his career. The Austrian footballer of Turkish origin, who fell short of expectations during his time in Turkey, managed to get back into the national team squad with his performance after returning to his former team.
ALMOST REBORN AT RAPID WIEN
After his Galatasaray adventure, Yusuf Demir returned to Austria and delivered an effective performance in the Rapid Wien shirt. The 23-year-old forward found the net 7 times in 19 appearances in the Austrian Bundesliga and also provided 8 assists for his teammates.
Demir, who directly contributed to a total of 15 goals, thus made a comeback in his career after the disappointment he experienced at Galatasaray.
CALLED UP TO THE NATIONAL TEAM AFTER 5 YEARS
Yusuf Demir's performance at Rapid Wien did not escape the attention of the Austrian senior national team officials either. The young footballer was invited back to the national team squad after exactly 5 years.
Demir, who rose all the way to the national team with his performance after leaving Galatasaray, made a significant comeback in his career.