Oskar Pietuszewski career developments

Polish winger Oskar Pietuszewski, playing for FC Porto, was recently valued at 56.3 million euros by the CIES Football Observatory. This valuation made him the most valuable teenager playing in leagues outside Europe's top five, surpassing Ajax Amsterdam's Jorrel Hato.

Following a period of working to regain form after an injury, Pietuszewski secured a decisive 2-1 away victory for FC Porto against Maritimo in the Portuguese top flight. After entering the match as a substitute in the 79th minute, he scored the winning goal following a precise through ball from fellow countryman Jakub Kiwior. Although the goal was initially flagged for offside, a VAR review confirmed the strike was valid, reportedly by a margin of just one centimeter.

This VAR decision sparked controversy, with rival club Benfica labeling the situation a ‘total embarrassment’ and calling for improvements to the technology. Despite the tension, Pietuszewski was named player of the match by journalists at Record and earned further praise from local media and fans for conducting a post-game interview in Portuguese.

Pietuszewski’s performance, supported by the defensive contributions and leadership of Jan Bednarek, helped Porto maintain its perfect record and position at the top of the league standings. Reflecting on the goal and his connection with Kiwior, Pietuszewski stated, “It is our Polish bond and I am very happy about it.”

In the match against Marítimo, which marked Porto’s eighth consecutive win, the 18-year-old Pietuszewski scored in the 84th minute to complete a comeback after Victor Froholdt had equalized before halftime. While Pietuszewski’s impact was highlighted by his player of the match honors, Porto faced a setback as winger William Gomes suffered a second-degree ankle sprain. Porto has now maintained a perfect 8-0 start to the league season.