21.03.2025 17:01
After the break, Michy Batshuayi, who transferred from Galatasaray to Eintracht Frankfurt, made his appearance in the match against Ajax, becoming the first player in history to compete in the European arena with nine different teams. Batshuayi surpassed Nicolas Anelka, becoming the sole holder of the record.
The Belgian striker, Michy Batshuayi, transferred from Galatasaray to the German team Eintracht Frankfurt during the winter transfer period. Batshuayi made a remarkable record by coming on as a substitute in Frankfurt's UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second leg match against Ajax.
PLAYED IN EUROPE WITH 9 DIFFERENT TEAMS
The 31-year-old forward became the first player in history to play in European competitions with 9 different teams. Batshuayi scored 24 goals in 79 matches in Europe, wearing the jerseys of Standard Liege, Marseille, Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund, Valencia, Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, and Frankfurt.
OUTDID ANELKA
Batshuayi set this record by surpassing Nicolas Anelka, who also played for Fenerbahçe at one time. Anelka had played on the European stage with 8 different teams: Arsenal, Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City, Fenerbahçe, Bolton, Chelsea, and Juventus.
PLAYED FOR THE 3 BIG TEAMS
The Belgian striker experienced his first Süper Lig adventure by transferring from Crystal Palace to Beşiktaş. After spending 2 seasons there, Batshuayi transferred to Galatasaray after moving to Fenerbahçe.