Nestory Irankunda
SCP
Left Winger
Wide Forward
Feb 9, 2006 (20)
Right
5'9"
163 lb
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2026/2027 Champions League
Overall Grades by game
2026/2027 Champions League
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Provides assist in first European start
Irankunda assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Lens.
Analysis: Irankunda made his first Champions League start of the season after remaining on the bench against Galatasaray, supplying the cross for Luis Suarez's opening goal. The winger also registered four crosses, including two accurate deliveries, and one off-target shot across 73 minutes, nearly doubling Sporting's lead before halftime. His productive display on the flank could strengthen his case for further starts in European competition.
Limited impact in PK loss
Irankunda generated two shots (zero on goal) and two chances created in Friday's 1-1 (5-3) penalty shootout loss to Egypt.
Analysis: Irankunda grabbed headlines after scoring one of the goals in the win over Turkiye in the World Cup opener, but his impact was limited the rest of the way. He couldn't do much against Egypt's defensive line, and the Watford striker finished the 2026 World Cup with one goal, six shots (two on target) and three chances created.
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