After 12 months of talking about Garang Kuol, there is a new Australian football sensation on the scene - Nestory Irankunda.
The Adelaide United teenager has wowed the A-League with his performances in recent times and could make his Socceroos debut imminently.
Everything you need to know about Irankunda is provided to you by The Sporting News.
Who is Nestory Irankunda?
Barely 17 years old, Irankunda has been the most exciting player in Australia's A-League this season, scoring four goals in 14 matches for Adelaide United.
Three of these goals have come in his last four appearances with the quality of his strikes also catching the eye.
This Nestory Irankunda strike will NEVER get old! 🙌🔥
— Isuzu UTE A-League (@aleaguemen) March 10, 2023
And it's won him the @IsuzuUTE A-League Goal of the Month, as voted by you 👊#WeAreALeagues pic.twitter.com/OeS7wJb8Fy
Irankunda can play anywhere across the front three in attack but has predominantly been used as a right winger this season.
He is yet to start a league match as Adelaide manager Carl Veart attempts to manage expectations.
Where is Nestory Irankunda from?
Irankunda is an Australian, who was born in Kigoma, Tanzania.
He is still currently eligible to represent Australia, Tanzania and Burundi at international level.
Irankunda has made three appearances for Australia's under-17 team, scoring eight goals.
Will Nestory Irankunda play for the Socceroos?
It appears Irankunda has currently pledged his future to the Australian National Team but he is not tied to the green and gold until he makes a senior appearance.
The teenager has been selected as a train-on player for the Socceroos' two upcoming friendlies with Ecuador, with coach Graham Arnold saying that he could make his Australia debut in the matches.
"We just need to let them be free ... instead of putting pressure on them."@Socceroos Awer Mabil has spoken candidly about teen stars Garang Kuol and @AdelaideUnited's Nestory Irankunda, and the squad's crucial "responsibility" to guide them | @10FootballAU #AUSvECU #Socceroos pic.twitter.com/A3vhvj0CQk
— 10 News First (@10NewsFirst) March 21, 2023
How has Nestory Irankunda performed in the A-League?
While he hasn't started a match yet in the A-League, Irankunda has been used by Adelaide United on the right wing as an impact substitute to great effect.
He has compiled four goals in 14 substitute appearances this season, including three strikes in his last four games.
Irankunda made his A-League debut last season against Melbourne Victory in January 2022.
He scored three goals in 11 appearances last campaign - with all of them being off the bench.
