Undav’s bench heroics lift Stuttgart past Côte d’Ivoire
Deniz Undav delivered a match-winning double off the bench as VfB Stuttgart edged Côte d’Ivoire 2-1, capping a career-defining moment in his rapid ascent from Germany’s third tier to international relevance.
Deniz Undav announced himself on the international stage with a decisive brace off the bench to secure VfB Stuttgart a 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire. The 27-year-old striker, who joined Stuttgart in January 2024 from Union Berlin, had not started a game since mid-November but proved his worth when it mattered most. His two goals in the final 20 minutes turned a tight contest into a Stuttgart triumph, with the second strike sealing the win in the 87th minute.
