This weekend was very good if you like Belgian midfielders scoring screamers.
AS Roma's Radja Nainggolan continued to keep up his reputation as a master from long-range with two stunning strikes in the 3-1 over Inter Milan at the San Siro yesterday.
The former Cagliari man came inside off the left flank and curled home a beauty into the top corner to open the scoring.
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Watch it here:
But not resting on his laurels, Nainggolan scored another screamer in the second half - this time carrying the ball from his own half before rifling home past Samir Handanovic for his side's second goal of the game
However, it turns out that Nainggolan wasn't the only Belgian midfielder to score a worldie this weekend.
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That's because his compatriot Youri Tielemans, one of the most exciting prospects in world football, also bagged a net-buster in Anderlecht's 2-0 win over Genk in the Belgian top flight yesterday.
From around 30 yards out, the 19-year old unleashed a thunderbastard and half that was too hot for the goalkeeper to handle. The power generated is ridiculous.
Watch the stunner (not Stone Cold) here:
This kid is special and him scoring from such a distance is far from an anomaly.
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Just a week ago, he scored a belter with either foot as Anderlecht ousted Oostende 4-1.
Treat yourself to watching those goals here:
A gem of a talent
The youngest Belgian to play in the Champions League, Tielemans is a technically gifted midfield player with an eye for goals and assists. The Anderlecht man made his first-team bow at the age of 16 and has been a permanent fixture in the side ever since; he's already racked up over 100 appearances for the club - which is an incredible achievement when you think about it. He's also the club's vice captain at just 19-years old. Mental.
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This season he's been on fire, scoring 17 goals in 38 appearances and contributing further with eight assists - evidence of his playmaking abilities. His last three strikes, highlight his special qualities.
It surely will not be long before, like many others who once plied their trade in the Belgian top flight, he moves on to bigger and better things.
Tielemans has been linked to a host of top clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, in recent times and based off this evidence alone, he would be a fine addition to a Spurs midfield already brimming with quality.
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If Pochettino and Spurs fancy adding another talented Belgian to their ranks, Youri Tielemans is their man.
Featured Image Credit:Topics: Belgium, AS Roma, Anderlecht
