"When I grow up, I will be Neuer," he used to say! Now all of Turkey knows him.

26.05.2026 20:10

Footage from the past years of the 21-year-old successful goalkeeper Jankat Yılmaz, who is on loan at İkas Eyüpspor, has emerged. In the footage recorded while he was going to school, Jankat Yılmaz was seen stating his goal, saying, 'When I grow up, I will become Neuer.' Jankat Yılmaz played a crucial role in his team's survival in the league this season with his performance, earning the admiration of all football fans, both biased and unbiased.

Young goalkeeper Jankat Yılmaz, who drew attention with his magnificent performance this season in the Trendyol Super League, shook up social media.

VIDEO FROM HIS SCHOOL YEARS EMERGES

A video of the 21-year-old successful goalkeeper, whose registration is with Galatasaray and who played a leading role in keeping ikas Eyüpspor, where he played on loan, in the league, emerged from his school years.

"I WILL BECOME NEUER WHEN I GROW UP"

In the nostalgic video from the young goalkeeper's school years, he was seen talking about his goal and smiling at the camera, saying "I will become Neuer when I grow up." The video, which received thousands of likes in a short time, became a perfect example of perseverance and staying true to dreams.

HE BECAME THE ONE WHO CARRIED EYÜPSPOR

The 21-year-old goalkeeper, who became a giant in front of the ikas Eyüpspor goal this season, won the appreciation of all football authorities, both supporters and neutrals. The young goalkeeper, who played a major role in keeping his team in the league with his saves in critical matches, gave signals that he is ready to compete with the Galatasaray jersey as the season ends.

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