Thuram nominated for UCL Player of the Week
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— Sep 19th 2025The Nerazzurri striker, who scored twice and was named Man of the Match against Ajax, has been shortlisted for the Player of the Week award
Marcus Thuram has made a blistering start to the season: the French attacker has already scored five goals in four matches across Serie A and the Champions League, where he was decisive in Inter's European opener. His brace against Ajax at the Johan Cruijff ArenA earned Cristian Chivu's men three vital points on the day of his 100th Nerazzurri appearance. Thuram bagged a headed brace, becoming just the second Inter player to do so in a Champions League match since another iconic Inter striker, Hernan Crespo, who also scored twice with his head away to Ajax in the 2002/03 Champions League campaign. It was a performance full of class and quality: in addition to his goals, Tikus registered seven shots, created a chance and was involved in no fewer than 16 duels with opposition players.
It was a display that earned Thuram the UEFA Man of the Match award. Now, Tikus has been shortlisted among the four nominees for the UCL Player of the Week for matchday 1. The Frenchman is up against Marcus Rashford, Dušan Vlahović and Francisco Trincão. Fans can vote for Marcus Thuram via the official Champions League channels.