Vasilije Adžić would currently be the top scorer for Juventus if he were still in the squad instead of playing on loan at Sassuolo, according to a report published by gazzetta.it. The 19-year-old Montenegrin midfielder scored a decisive brace for Montenegro against Latvia, lifting his early-season goal tally to new heights and fueling ongoing discussions regarding his long-term future in Turin.
Early Season Surge at Sassuolo
The 2006-born playmaker has hit the ground running under coach Fabio Aquilani following his temporary move away from the Allianz Stadium. In just 293 minutes of competitive action across all competitions, Adžić has netted four goals—striking against Cesena in the Coppa Italia alongside Bologna, Juventus, and Monza in Serie A. His impressive run also features a notable backheel assist for teammate Cristian Volpato in a fixture against Torino, as reported by gazzetta.it.
This starkly contrasts with his difficult introduction to Italian football a year ago. Following his maiden Serie A strike, Adžić slipped down the tactical pecking order under former management and found himself sidelined after a costly defensive turnover in a match against Atalanta. Today, however, that trajectory has completely reversed.
The Juventus Goalscoring Paradox
According to gazzetta.it figures, no player in the Bianconeri first-team squad has surpassed the two-goal threshold in league play this season. Bremer, Nico Gonzalez, and Edon Zhegrova share the team lead with just two goals apiece. Meanwhile, seven other squad members—including Teun Koopmeiners, Francisco Conceição, Randal Kolo Muani, and Federico Gatti—are stuck on a single goal.
If Adžić remained with the senior squad at the Continassa training ground rather than developing on loan, he would currently sit as Juventus’ leading goalscorer. The paradox highlights persistent difficulties for the Bianconeri in converting created scoring chances and feeding their central attackers.
International Output Comparison
The scoring discrepancy extends beyond domestic fixtures into international duty. Across 17 matches and 1,233 combined minutes on the pitch, 12 different Juventus players representing their respective national teams have managed a combined total of only three goals. That haul consists of Zhegrova’s penalty for Kosovo and a single strike from reserve forward Alajbegović, alongside Adžić’s international production.
Adžić alone has matched the entire international output of the twelve Juventus call-ups combined. While his parent club’s internationals required extensive minutes over a dozen matches to find the back of the net three times, the Montenegrin teenager struck twice in just two international appearances totaling 183 minutes against Latvia.
Juventus Plans for Youngster's Long-Term Future
Juventus management has already laid the groundwork for the youngster’s long-term future.
Club executives have recognized the rapid acceleration in the player’s maturity, tactical awareness, and composure in the final third.
