Artem Stepanov: The “Ukrainian Haaland” Taking the Eredivisie by Storm

Artem Stepanov is making serious noise in the Eredivisie.

The 19-year-old Ukrainian striker, on loan from Bayer Leverkusen at FC Utrecht, has made a spectacular start to life in the Netherlands, finding the back of the net in each of his first four appearances.

⚽️ vs Go Ahead Eagles

⚽️ vs PSV

⚽️ vs Sparta Rotterdam

⚽️ vs AZ Alkmaar

Four goals in his first four matches.

For a teenager stepping into senior football in a new country, it is an extraordinary beginning — but Stepanov’s goalscoring form should come as little surprise to anyone who followed his development at Bayer Leverkusen.

The young forward produced remarkable numbers in the German club’s youth setup, registering 59 goal contributions in 77 appearances, with 50 goals and nine assists.

Now, that potential is beginning to translate onto the senior stage.

Standing tall, powerful and possessing a natural instinct inside the box, Stepanov has already earned comparisons to Erling Haaland, with his combination of physicality and finishing giving him the nickname “the Ukrainian Haaland.”

His loan spell at Utrecht could prove to be a major turning point in his development.

Four matches, four goals — and Stepanov is only getting started.

The Eredivisie has a new striker to watch.