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Germany's Deniz Undav draws attention with Captain Tsubasa-style performances

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 2:53 PM

Last updated Jun 23, 2026

Germany's Deniz Undav draws attention with Captain Tsubasa-style performances

Summary

Deniz Undav has gained significant social media attention during the World Cup, especially among anime fans. His playing style has drawn parallels to the character from the iconic series Captain Tsubasa, showcasing his explosive goals against the Ivory Coast. Speculation surrounds whether coach Julian Nagelsmann will utilize Undav as a starter or super sub in the upcoming match against Ecuador.

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Key Details

•Deniz Undav is a standout player for Germany at the World Cup.
•His scoring ability has gone viral, especially among anime fans.
•He scored goals against Ivory Coast that drew comparisons to anime skills.
•Undav's role in the next match against Ecuador remains uncertain.
•Nagelsmann may decide between starting Undav or using him as a substitute.

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2:53 PMYahoo Sports — 🎥 A dream for anime fans! Germany hero Undav, Tsubasa-style

What they're saying

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There are probably already more clips and memes about Deniz Undav at this World Cup than about any other German player. While we already showed you some videos yesterday about Nagelsmann leaving him o...
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