Tian Nai Koren scored 32 goals in 19 matches: “I’m glad I managed to score so many goals. But the most important thing is the team’s success”
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Maribor remained empty-handed in the senior category this year, but nonetheless, the Styrians will place two trophies in their cabinet. One was won by the youth team, and the other by the U-15 team. Among the older boys, the talented Tian Nai Koren stood out, scoring 32 goals in just 19 matches. He scored almost a third of all Maribor’s goals and finished the 2023/24 season as the top scorer of the national championship for older boys.
“I’m glad I managed to score so many goals. I worked hard in training, gave my best in every match, but the most important thing is the team’s success. Everyone did their job, and we celebrate together deservedly,” said the barely 14-year-old Tian Nai Koren after the season for the club’s website.
The son of the legendary Robert Koren dedicated his success in the U-15 league to the late coach Milan Žurman, who lost his battle with a vicious illness at the end of the season. “I’m proud of the team, we understand each other excellently, which was reflected on the pitch. In the meantime, we were deeply shaken and affected by the death of coach Milan Žurman, and we dedicate this title to him. But we remained connected, encouraged each other, and helped each other,” concluded Tian Nai Koren.
The footballer born in 2009 added 7 more goals in 5 matches in the cadet league to his 32 goals in the U-15 league, so he scored a total of 39 times in 24 appearances. He was only one joy away from the magical mark of 40 goals, but regardless, he can be more than satisfied with the 2023/24 season.
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Author: editorial Football Planet
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