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English footballer (born 2003)
Samuel Iling-Junior (born 4 October 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger or wing-back for Premier League club Aston Villa .
A youth product of Chelsea and Juventus , Iling-Junior made his debut for reserve team Juventus U23 in the 2021–22 season , while also reaching the UEFA Youth League semi-finals with the U19 squad. In the following campaign , Iling-Junior started with Juventus Next Gen,[α] scoring four goals in seven matches, and then was promoted to the first team in December 2022, after making his debut both in Serie A and Champions League .
Iling-Junior has represented England at various youth international levels, having won a UEFA European Under-19 Championship in 2022 .
Club career
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Early career
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Born in Islington ,[5] London, Iling-Junior joined Chelsea academy in 2011 at the age of eight,[6] [7] and spent nine years with the club.[8] He was promoted to the under-19s aged 16.[9] In 2020, he decided to leave Chelsea, rejecting an athletic scholarship deal,[10] attracting the interest from clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain , Bayern Munich , Borussia Dortmund and Juventus ; he signed a three-year contract with the latter in September of that year.[8] [9]
Juventus
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2020–2022
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On 7 October 2020, Iling-Junior was included in The Guardian 's list of the 60 best young talents in the world born in 2003.[11] On 2 April 2021, he was first called up by Juventus U23 alongside his U19 teammate Gabriele Mulazzi for a Serie C match against Alessandria .[12] He finished the 2020–21 season with four goals and seven assists in 28 matches for the under-19 team.[9]
On 22 August, he made his debut for Juventus U23 in a 3–2 win against Pro Sesto in the Coppa Italia Serie C .[13] His Serie C debut came on 3 October, replacing Nikola Sekulov in the second half against Mantova .[14] Iling-Junior was first called up to the first team on 21 May 2022, for a match against Fiorentina .[15]
In the 2021–22 season, he improved his stats, having played 36 matches and scored 13 goals.[9] Iling-Junior also helped the U19s reach the UEFA Youth League semifinals, their best-ever placing in the competition.[16]
2022–2024
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Iling-Junior scored his first professional goal on 3 September 2022, in the 13th minute in Trento –Juventus Next Gen,[α] their first season match.[17] He made his Serie A debut for the first team in a match against Empoli , on 21 October, coming on as a substitute for Filip Kostić in the 84th minute.[9]
On 25 October, Iling-Junior made his Champions League debut against Benfica , replacing Kostić in the 70th minute with Juventus trailing 4–1.[18] He assisted Arkadiusz Milik 's 4–2 goal after six minutes, and provided a key pass for Weston McKennie 's goal two minutes later.[18] Four days later, in an away match against Lecce , Iling-Junior assisted Nicolò Fagioli 's winner after only 41 seconds from entering the pitch;[19] however, he suffered a right-ankle sprain after being fouled by Federico Di Francesco , ruling him out for 20 days.[20]
On 19 December, Juventus announced that Iling-Junior renewed his contract until 2025, being subsequently promoted to the first team.[21] He was promoted after scoring four goals in nine matches for Next Gen (two of which were during the previous season).[13] He made his first-minute debut with the first team on the 19th of the following month, in Juventus–Monza , in the Coppa Italia .[22]
On 2 March 2023, Iling-Junior started the first leg of the final of the Coppa Italia Serie C with Juventus Next Gen and scored a 47th-minute equaliser against Vicenza , against whom they lost 2–1.[23] [24] On 11 April, he also played the second leg, in which he kicked a penalty he had won over the post at the 90th minute; they lost 3–2 (5–3 on aggregate).[25] [26] On 7 May, he made his first start in Serie A and scored his first goal with Juventus' first team, netting the opener in a 2–0 away win over Atalanta .[27] [28]
On 7 January 2024, Iling-Junior scored his first and only goal of the 2023–24 season in a 2–1 away league win over Salernitana .[29]
Aston Villa
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On 1 July 2024, Iling-Junior signed for Premier League club Aston Villa on a permanent deal, as part of a double-transfer from Juventus, alongside Enzo Barrenechea .[30] [31] [32] The deal commanded a € 14 million fee, plus €3 million in add-ons,[30] [32] and was related to the transfer of Douglas Luiz to Juventus, despite being a separate transaction.[30] [33]
On July 17 2024, Illing-Junior made his debut for Aston Villa as a second-half substitute during a 3–0 friendly win against EFL League Two club Walsall , and he also assisted the third goal of the game.[34]
International career
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Born in England, Iling-Junior is of DR Congolese descent.[35] He was a member of the England U17s ' 2019 Syrenka Cup-winning squad.[36]
On 6 October 2021, he made his debut for the England U19s as a substitute during a 3–1 defeat to France in Marbella , Spain.[37] On 17 June 2022, Iling-Junior was included in the England U19 squad for the 2022 UEFA European Under-19 Championship ,[38] which England won with a 3–1 extra-time victory over Israel on 1 July.[39] [40] [41]
On 21 September 2022, he made his England U20 debut in a 3–0 win over Chile at the Pinatar Arena in Spain.[42] On 24 March 2023, he scored a brace in England U20's 2–0 win over Germany U20 .[43]
On 11 September 2023, Iling-Junior made his England U21 debut in a 3–0 win away to Luxembourg in a 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualifying match.[44]
Style of play
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Iling-Junior mainly plays a winger , either on the left or right. His versatility allowed him to be deployed various areas of the pitch by Juventus U19 coach Andrea Bonatti , namely as a left-back , left or right forward , attacking midfielder or central midfielder .[9] His main qualities are his goalscoring, dribbling and running abilities.[9] [45]
Personal life
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Iling-Junior moved to Italy during the COVID-19 pandemic , which he found challenging.[7] He has since become nearly fluent in Italian.[7]
Career statistics
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Club
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As of match played 25 May 2024 [46]
^ The team's name was changed from Juventus U23 to Juventus Next Gen in August 2022.[3]
^ a b Appearance(s ) in Coppa Italia Serie C
^ One appearance in UEFA Champions League , four appearances in UEFA Europa League
Honours
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Juventus Next Gen
Juventus
England U19
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Notes
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^ a b c d The team's name was changed from Juventus U23 to Juventus Next Gen in August 2022.[4]
References
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^ "From Under 23 to Next Gen – a new identity at Juventus" . Juventus FC. 26 August 2022. Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022 .
^ "From Under 23 to Next Gen – a new identity at Juventus" . Juventus FC. 26 August 2022. Archived from the original on 7 October 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2022 .
^ Kinsella, Nizaar (12 December 2022). "The next John Terry? Five starlets who could shine for England in 2026" . Evening Standard . Archived from the original on 21 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022 .
^ Brewin, John (27 June 2022). "England youngsters reaping rewards of pathway at Under-19 Euros" . The Guardian . Archived from the original on 13 January 2023. Retrieved 8 February 2023 .
^ a b c Kinsella, Nizaar (1 November 2022). "Chelsea tinged with regret as Samuel Iling-Junior rises to Juventus challenge" . Evening Standard . Archived from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 9 February 2023 .
^ a b Albanese, Giovanni. "Chi è Iling-Junior, l'esterno che la Juve ha pescato giovanissimo dal Chelsea" [Who is Iling-Junior, the winger that Juve brought in from Chelsea at a very young age]. La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). Archived from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022 .
^ a b c d e f g Agresti, Romeo (26 October 2022). "Samuel Iling-Junior: l'ex Chelsea che ha esordito in Serie A con la Juventus" . Goal.com (in Italian). Archived from the original on 1 November 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022 .
^ "U19 | Alla scoperta di Iling: «Essere alla Juve è un sogno»" . Juventus FC (in Italian). 11 February 2022. Archived from the original on 11 February 2022. Retrieved 11 January 2022 .
^ Christenson, Marcus; Powell, Jim; Blight, Garry. "Next Generation 2020: 60 of the best young talents in world football" . The Guardian . ISSN 0261-3077 . Archived from the original on 26 April 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022 .
^ Baridon, Marco (3 April 2021). "Juve Primavera, Zauli pesca per la sua Under 23: in due alla prima chiamata" . Juventus News 24 (in Italian). Archived from the original on 3 November 2022. Retrieved 13 May 2022 .
^ a b c d For Coppa Italia Serie C stats not covered by Soccerway, see "Profile Player Samuel Iling-Junior" . myjuve.it . Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022 .
^ JuventusNews24, Redazione (3 October 2021). "Esordio Iling-Junior con la Juventus U23: prima presenza in Serie C" . Juventus News 24 (in Italian). Archived from the original on 1 November 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022 . {{cite web }}
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^ JuventusNews24, Redazione (21 May 2022). "Convocati Juve per la Fiorentina, UFFICIALE: riecco McKennie. Sei assenti" . Juventus News 24 (in Italian). Archived from the original on 1 November 2022. Retrieved 21 May 2022 . {{cite web }}
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^ "Il Benfica in finale grazie ai calci di rigore. Non basta la gran rimonta della Juve" . La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). Archived from the original on 9 June 2022. Retrieved 28 May 2022 .
^ "Juventus Next Gen, Iling Junior segna il primo gol della stagione" . La Casa di C (in Italian). 3 September 2022. Archived from the original on 9 October 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022 .
^ a b "Juventus Next Gen, esordio da sogno in Champions League per Iling Junior contro il Benfica" . La Casa di C (in Italian). 25 October 2022. Archived from the original on 26 October 2022. Retrieved 26 October 2022 .
^ "Iling-Junior fa assist, Fagioli segna: i giovani alleviano la crisi della Juventus | Goal.com" . www.goal.com . Archived from the original on 31 October 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2022 .
^ "Iling ko, la Juventus perde anche lui dopo il fallaccio di Di Francesco: il comunicato" . tuttosport.com (in Italian). Archived from the original on 31 October 2022. Retrieved 31 October 2022 .
^ "Samuel Iling-Junior renews until 2025! – Juventus" . Juventus FC . 19 December 2022. Archived from the original on 19 December 2022. Retrieved 19 December 2022 .
^ JuventusNews24, Redazione (19 January 2023). "Iling-Junior, prima da titolare! Esordio dal primo minuto in Juve Monza" . Juventus News 24 (in Italian). Retrieved 7 May 2023 . {{cite web }}
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^ Baridon, Marco (2 March 2023). "Juventus Next Gen Vicenza 1-2: ai veneti il primo atto, Iling non basta" . Juventus News 24 (in Italian). Archived from the original on 2 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023 .
^ JuventusNews24, Redazione (2 March 2023). "Soulé e Iling-Junior guidano la Juventus Next Gen: titolari nella finale col Vicenza" . Juventus News 24 (in Italian). Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 3 March 2023 . {{cite web }}
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^ Baridon, Marco (11 April 2023). "Vicenza Juventus Next Gen 3-2: bianconeri sconfitti in finale, vincono i veneti!" . Juventus News 24 (in Italian). Retrieved 11 April 2023 .
^ JuventusNews24, Redazione (11 April 2023). "Iling-Junior si procura e sbaglia il rigore: il Vicenza conduce 3-2 – VIDEO" . Juventus News 24 (in Italian). Retrieved 11 April 2023 . {{cite web }}
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^ "Juve power to win at Atalanta" . Juventus FC . 7 May 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2023 .
^ Gamba, Emanuele (7 May 2023). "Atalanta-Juventus 0-2: gol di Iling-Junior e Vlahovic, bianconeri secondi" . La Repubblica (in Italian). Retrieved 10 May 2023 .
^ Guidi, Marco (8 January 2024). "Juve ecco il Vlahovic che serve: gol decisivo al 91', Salernitana rimontata e Inter sempre a +2" . La Gazzetta dello Sport (in Italian). Retrieved 12 June 2024 .
^ a b c "ACCORDO CON L'ASTON VILLA PER LA CESSIONE DEFINITIVA DEI CALCIATORI ILING-JUNIOR E BARRENECHEA" (PDF) . Juventus.com (in Italian). 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024 .
^ "Aston Villa confirm double signing" . Aston Villa Football Club . 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024 .
^ a b "Aston Villa sign Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea from Juventus" . BBC Sport . 1 July 2024. Retrieved 1 July 2024 .
^ Tanswell, Jacob (1 July 2024). "Iling-Junior and Barrenechea offer Villa more than just help with PSR" . The Athletic . The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331 . Retrieved 1 July 2024 .
^ "Walsall 0-3 Aston Villa" . www.avfc.co.uk . 17 July 2024.
^ Horncastle, James. "Samuel Iling-Junior exclusive: from Highbury to Juventus' first team — via Chelsea" . The Athletic .
^ "YOUNG LIONS LIFT THE SYRENKA CUP WITH A PENALTY SHOOTOUT WIN OVER HOSTS POLAND" . England Football . 10 September 2019. Archived from the original on 20 March 2022. Retrieved 7 October 2021 .
^ "Young Lions suffer defeat in their first of three internationals in Spain" . England Football . 6 October 2021. Archived from the original on 6 October 2021. Retrieved 7 October 2021 .
^ Smith, Frank (17 June 2022). "Ian Foster has picked his 21-strong squad for this month's UEFA U19 EURO Finals in Slovakia" . EnglandFootball.com . Archived from the original on 17 June 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022 .
^ Honeyman, Sam (1 July 2022). "Israel 1–3 England (aet): Chukwuemeka and Ramsey the extra-time heroes as Young Lions fight back" . UEFA.com . Union of European Football Associations. Archived from the original on 19 November 2022. Retrieved 19 November 2022 .
^ Veevers, Nicholas (1 July 2022). "England win U19 EURO title after 3–1 win against Israel" . EnglandFootball.com . Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2022 .
^ "Europei U19, trionfa l'Inghilterra: Israele si arrende nei supplementari" . tuttosport.com (in Italian). Archived from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022 .
^ Crane, Liam (21 September 2022). "Report: England MU20s 3–0 Chile" . EnglandFootball.com . Archived from the original on 25 September 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2022 .
^ "Juventus, Iling-Junior illumina l'Inghilterra U20: doppietta alla Germania" . tuttosport.com (in Italian). Retrieved 26 March 2023 .
^ Dickson Jefford, Oli (11 September 2023). "Report: Luxembourg 0-3 England MU21s" . EnglandFootball.com . Retrieved 11 September 2023 .
^ "ILING JUNIOR, L'ESORDIENTE CHE HA AFFASCINATO ALLEGRI" . Alfredo Pedullà (in Italian). 22 October 2022. Archived from the original on 22 October 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2022 .
^ Samuel Iling-Junior at Soccerway. Retrieved 3 October 2021.
^ Baridon, Marco (11 April 2023). "Vicenza Juventus Next Gen 3-2: bianconeri sconfitti in finale, vincono i veneti!" . Juventus News 24 (in Italian). Retrieved 16 April 2023 .
^ "LA JUVENTUS VINCE LA COPPA ITALIA FRECCIAROSSA" [JUVENTUS WINS THE FRECCIAROSSA ITALIAN CUP] (in Italian). Lega Serie A . 16 May 2024. Retrieved 16 May 2024 .
^ JuventusNews24, Redazione (2 July 2022). "Iling campione d'Europa! Il bianconero trionfa con la sua Inghilterra" . Juventus News 24 (in Italian). Archived from the original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved 2 July 2022 . {{cite web }}
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R e t r i e v e d f r o m " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samuel_Iling-Junior&oldid=1235252911 "
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