Supporters of Leeds United have been swooning over footage of Joe Gelhardt which was posted to social media by the Whites.
In an Under-23 clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday, the 18-year-old Englishman was on target for Leeds (per Leeds United).
Gelhardt’s goal was the opener in the clash against the Old Gold at Thorp Arch.
The forward picked up the ball just outside of Wolves’ 18-yard box before dribbling into the area, turning onto his left foot and firing the ball into the bottom right-hand corner of the goal.
Lots of the Elland Road faithful flocked to the footage of Gelhardt’s goal to gush after it was posted by the club.
? Yes Joffy! What a goal! pic.twitter.com/KgcsEi3eDQ
— Leeds United (@LUFC) September 18, 2020
GET HIM ON THE BENCH FOR TOMORROW
— Luke (@Townend1919) September 18, 2020
@Amyy_LUFC serious player
— Sam Bellerby (@SamBellerby) September 18, 2020
A little gem on our hands here.
— Barney V2 PREM ? (@barney___21) September 18, 2020
The Whites secured the arrival of the 18-year-old forward during the summer from League One side Wigan Athletic for a £900k fee (per Transfermarkt).
Does Joe Gelhardt have the potential to become a key player for Leeds?
No, he's not good enough
Yes, he's a good player
Verrry neat!
— Bielsa for Premier? (@aclr1972) September 18, 2020
What a goal!
— James ? (@YorkshireJAMES1) September 18, 2020
Super goal. What a prospect!
— Garry Pierrepont (@Weysider) September 18, 2020
During the 2019/20 Championship season, Gelhardt made 18 senior appearances for Wigan in the league in which he scored one goal and provided no assists (per WhoScored).
With only two of the 18 appearances coming as starts, the English attacker earned a weak 6.21/10 average rating and was Wigan’s fourth-worst performer, according to WhoScored.
Some player this lad
— Mark ? ???? ??????? ?? (@imarkoconnor) September 18, 2020
Class act!
— Lee Thompson (@lufcThommo) September 18, 2020
Best striker in the league
— Dan? (@DanLUFC_) September 18, 2020
As can be seen in these responses from Leeds supporters, they clearly rate the young attacker highly.