Remember The Name: Bendeguz Kovacs Heats Up The Race For Juventus New No.9
Juventus are tracking Bendeguz Kovacs, a 199cm Hungarian striker with Zlatan vibes, as a possible low-cost heir to Dusan Vlahovic.
Andrea Locorotondo
Updated on 04 February 2026
Bendeguz Kovacs Juventus radar lights up
199 cm. Left foot. Striker. Hungarian.
He’s got that same old-school Zlatan vibe going on. He’s got a strong left foot and a powerful physique.
Bendeguz Kovacs could soon be the star striker that all the top clubs are after, so it is vital to move first before the price tag goes up.
He’s got a clean record when it comes to major injuries. He’s an absolute beast on the goal line.
He could also be the new name for the Bianconeri attack.
Juventus are looking for a possible replacement for Dusan Vlahovic, whose contract expires in June and who is increasingly distant from Juventus’ plans for the future.
Juventus plan for life after Vlahovic
So, how would Juventus replace such a significant investment as Vlahovic?
Damien Comolli, the CEO, has his sights set on a few key things: young players, low transfer fees, and the potential for some serious growth.
The latest signings of Adin Licina, Justin Oboavwoduo, and Teoman Gunduz prove this.
Since last October, Juventus has been keeping an eye on Bendegúz Kovacs.
The Jung AZ striker has scored seven goals in five UEFA Youth League matches, including a hat trick against Borussia Dortmund.
Hat-trick hero Bendegúz Kovács 😎#UYL | @AZAlkmaar pic.twitter.com/fq2h5y7WKn
— UEFA Men's Youth (@UEFAMensYouth) February 3, 2026
Youth League numbers that turned heads
He’s under contract with the Dutch club until 2028, but he’s also caught the attention of Stuttgart and Aston Villa.
The number 9 really showed his talent against the English side in the Youth League match at Bodymoor Heath where Juventus scout was also watching.
Juventus Bendeguz Kovacs deal could be done soon with a fair amount of money and, anyway, Bianconeri seems to be ahead of the other two clubs, especially since the agency representing the player’s interests is the same as Licina‘s.
That puts Juventus ahead of the pack compared to the others.
Kovacs also played for Ajax’s youth team, so he’s got what it takes to become a top-level striker and make the fortunes of those who believe in him, starting next summer. Yildiz’s story teaches us a lesson.
Andrea Locorotondo
Andrea Locorotondo is an Italian sports journalist. He has been living in the UK since 2015 and he is accredited by the SJA and AIPS. In addition to his role as contributor for FootItalia, he has demonstrated his ability to effectively cover a range of positions in sports journalism. Former Sportitalia TV journalist back in 2014, he is currently employed as a data journalist for Opta and Sportsdata. He is the team leader of Italian commentators at GBVision. He collaborates with EA Sports and frequently appears as a guest on Italian radio and television shows, including RDS Serie A TV and La Fiera del Calcio, where he shares his insights as a Premier League expert.
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