19-year-old AFC Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Kroupi has been one of the most vibrant and exciting players in football this year, Softfootball reports. At his young age, he already scored up to 24 goals in 39 games for both club and country in 2025, showing great quality and talent.

Immediately Kroupi joined Bournemouth earlier this season, he climbed his way up to being an important attacking player for the club. He scored goals in key matches which helped the team gain points in the Premier League.
AFC Bournemouth hailed Eli Junior Kroupi on their official X handle;
Junior Kroupi 🇫🇷⭐️
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) December 18, 2025
19 years, 5 months and 25 days old 🗓️
Making a huge impact in 2025 for his clubs and country🔥 pic.twitter.com/tHniPNAux2
In the most talked about 4-4 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford, Kroupi came off the bench and scored the late equalizing goal in the 84th minute, showing his strength even in big games.
Kroupi also helped Bournemouth in their 2-0 Nottingham Forest win by scoring the second goal in the 40th minute which ensured their victory in that Premier League match.
The young player has shown his ability to produce goals in important games. His scoring talent had also been noticed before he arrived in England. He scored goals in the French leagues and received praise for his movement on the field.
At such a young age of 19 years, 5 months and 25 days old, his performances for Bournemouth and for his national youth side has made him one of the most talked about young attackers.
His goal record of 24 goals in 39 matches for club and country is evidence of his rising impact. If he continues to develop, he’ll likely become one of the top players in England in future.
