Borussia Mönchengladbach's Talent Continues Scoring Spree
The world of football isn't only occupied by the Bundesliga's professionals. Several Borussia Mönchengladbach players have been representing their national teams recently, too.
A Scoring Streak in Japan
Shio Fukuda's Japan U22 squad faced Argentina in a friendly match, preparing for the Olympic qualifiers. Fukuda came off the bench in the 86th minute of Japan's 5-2 win and scored two minutes later, securing the final score. This goal marked yet another addition to Fukuda's impressive scoring streak. In his last three games for Borussia Mönchengladbach's U23s in the regional league, Fukuda has netted five times.
Luxembourg and Beyond
Luxembourg's senior national team, led by Tiago Pereira Cardoso, faced Germany in a Euro 2024 qualifier last Sunday. Borussia U19 keeper Cardoso watched from the bench as Luxembourg won 1-0 away in Liechtenstein. Luxembough U21 also played against Ukraine in the European Championship qualifiers and lost 4-0. Selim Turping was on the pitch for the entire match.
International Match-ups
Kosovo's U19 team celebrated a 4-0 victory over Ukraine in the U19 European Championship qualifying round in Northern Ireland, with Adonis Milaj playing the full match. Germany's U17 team tied 1-1 with Turkey in their first test against them in Turkey. Norway's U16 secured a 3-1 win over Turkey, with Can Armando Güner, Elias Vali Fard, and Marcello Trippel all featuring for the Foals' squad.
Düsseldorf's Sports Scene
Journalist Itakura Ko, a familiar face in the Düsseldorf regional sports scene, frequently contributes to 'Sport - Lighthouse Essen,' providing in-depth analysis on the Bundesliga and Borussia Mönchengladbach. Regio Sport Düsseldorf regularly covers Borussia Mönchengladbach's performances, as well as provide updates on their star players such as Shio Fukuda. Dirk Krümpelmann, a prominent figure in Düsseldorf regional news, also reports on local sports, including Borussia Mönchengladbach. If you're a fan of Borussia Mönchengladbach and want to take part in a poll, head over to the Dirk Krümpelmann Düsseldorf regional news platform.
Enriching Information
The latest international performances of Borussia Mönchengladbach players do not specifically focus on Shio Fukuda's scoring streak. However, here are some key points about the team's recent performances and notable players:
- Kevin Diks: Coming to Borussia Mönchengladbach in the summer of 2025, Indonesia international Kevin Diks has gained recognition for his defensive prowess. Having played for Copenhagen, Diks has scored nine goals, all from the penalty spot, in the 2024/25 season[1].
- Joe Scally: Joe Scally, a full-back for Borussia Mönchengladbach, has been a consistent performer this season. Playing in 18 out of 19 Bundesliga games, Scally is Gerardo Seoane's preferred right-back[3].
- Tim Kleindienst: Tim Kleindienst, a star striker for Borussia Mönchengladbach, is currently a doubt for the team's upcoming game due to a calf problem. If Kleindienst can't play, Shio Fukuda and Tomas Cvancara could be potential alternatives[4].
- Alassane Plea: French striker Alassane Plea is making progress in his recovery from injury and took part in parts of team training again. It is uncertain if Plea will be an option for the squad in the upcoming game[4].
Shio Fukuda's scoring streak continues to impress, with his latest international performance adding another goal to his tally.
