Belgium national team captain Youri Tielemans presented special recognition trophies to winger Mika Godts and left-back Maxim De Cuyper during a team gathering ahead of their UEFA Nations League fixture against Turkey.
Team Honors Mark Career Milestones for Godts and De Cuyper
The Royal Belgian Football Association arranged the presentation within the squad camp to mark distinct milestones for both players. Godts received a trophy commemorating his official senior debut for the Red Devils, while De Cuyper was honored for reaching the threshold of 25 international appearances.
Godts Steps In Following Strong Debut and Doku Absence
Godts earned his first cap during Belgium’s match against France, where the winger established himself as an attacking threat in the final third despite a defeat for his side. The 19-year-old winger moved to Paris Saint-Germain from Ajax during the summer transfer window in a deal valued near 50 million euros. With winger Jérémy Doku absent from the squad due to a return from injury, Godts has carved out an immediate opportunity to secure regular minutes and challenge for a permanent role on the left flank.
De Cuyper Reaches 25-Cap Milestone
De Cuyper received his acknowledgment for crossing the 25-cap barrier with the senior national team. The Club Brugge left-back has established a consistent presence within the international setup since making his senior breakthrough, moving from a squad newcomer to an established regular under the coaching staff.
Captain Tielemans Leads Presentation Ahead of Turkey Clash
Tielemans handed out both accolades to his teammates before the squad shared images of the presentation on official national team social media channels. The Red Devils turn their attention directly to Friday night’s competitive fixture against Turkey.
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