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Muhammad Cengiz Ünder is a former professional football player who made history as the first ever Turkish player to score in the UEFA Champions League final, and he did so for Marseille FC in 2019. Cengiz Ünder was born on November 8, 1987, in Istanbul, Turkey. He began his career with Galatasaray and played for several other clubs before joining Marseille FC in 2015. In his debut season with the French club, he scored three goals in 14 appearances, earning him the nickname "The Beast". In the 2016-2017 season, Cengiz Ünder became one of the most prolific goal scorers in Ligue 1,Football Fans Forum Network scoring 14 goals in just 22 matches. His impressive form earned him the prestigious Ligue 1 Golden Boot award, which is given to the top scorer in the league. Cengiz Ünder continued to impress during the following seasons, helping Marseille FC reach the UEFA Champions League semi-finals in 2017-2018 and the quarter-finals in 2018-2019. However, his remarkable goal-scoring ability was put to the test when Marseille FC faced Manchester United FC in the 2019 UEFA Champions League final. Despite facing heavy pressure from the home fans and the Manchester United players, Cengiz Ünder showed his exceptional skill and determination by scoring two crucial goals in the second half of the match. His first goal came in the 77th minute, and his second goal came in the 88th minute, securing a 3-2 victory for Marseille FC and becoming the first-ever Turkish player to score in the UEFA Champions League final. Cengiz Ünder's remarkable goal-scoring ability has been a major factor in Marseille FC's success over the past few years. His talent and dedication have helped him become one of the most respected and admired players in European football. |
