Tutto su Eljif Elmas, trequartista classe 1999 del Red Bull Lipsia con un passato in Serie A con la maglia del Napoli
Eljif Elmas was born in Skopje in northern Macedonia on September 24, 1999. His parents are of Slavic-Macedonian origin. More specifically, Turks, so also with Turkish origins and Sunni Muslim religion. He plays for Red Bull Leipzig and the North Macedonia national team. He is an offensive midfielder, or rather a trequartista. At 1.84 meters tall, his preferred foot is the right but he also kicks well with his left. He can also play as a winger or as a center back. Gifted with excellent technique, he stands out for his agility in insertions. He took his first steps in soccer in 2006, when he was 7 years old. In Fenerbahce Tefejuz, where he played until 2011. He then moves on to Rabotnicki Skopje. From October 1, 2015, he became an element of the First Team. At the age of 17, he makes his Macedonian Serie A debut. 11 appearances and 1 goal in his first season.
Il Fenerbahce e il Napoli
The turning point in his career came on July 28, 2017. His card was worth 500,000 euros and he was bought by Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig for only 180,000 euros. In 2 seasons, 34 appearances and 4 goals. In July 2019, the doors of Serie A opened for him: Napoli took him for 17.70 million euros. 5 seasons at Napoli, with whom he won a Scudetto and a Coppa Italia. 14 goals in 143 total appearances. On January 1, 2024, he is bought by Red Bull Leipzig for 24 million euros. Contract until 2028.
La Nazionale
Elmas boasts 65 appearances and 13 goals with the national team jersey. Starting with the Under-17 selection, he played in all categories up to the Under-21. His debut was on June 11, 2017 with the senior national team. Summoned for the 2020 European Championship, he came close to qualifying for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Eljif Elmas
