14-year-old wonderkid Mustafa Kapi handed senior debut by Galatasaray

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After Karamoko Dembele made his debut for Celtic's U20 side aged just 13, there's already another wonderkid on the block... and he goes by the name of Mustafa Kapi. 

The 14-year-old was handed his Galatasaray first-team debut on Saturday, replacing striker Sinan Gunus in the 89th minute of their friendly against Levski Sofia.

The Turkish giants travelled to Bulgaria to keep up their match fitness during the international break and maybe bed in a couple of youngsters, but nobody expected Dutch coach Jan Olde Riekerink to play a teenager born in 2002.

14-year-old Mustafa Kapi made his debut for Galatasaray against Bulgarian side Levski Sofia

The talented midfielder was introduced as an 89th-minute substitute for striker Sinan Gunus

Kapi has spent three seasons in Galatasaray's academy after signing from Denizlispor in 2013

It's unlikely the teenager will be played in their domestic league - but proves he is highly rated

Kapi only turned 14 in August and has spent three seasons in Galatasaray's academy after signing from Denizlispor, his hometown team.

Normally deployed as a box-to-box midfielder, the teenager has been compared to Manchester United's Paul Pogba due to his long strides and long distance shooting. 

It's unlikely that Kapi will be called upon regularly for the Turkish side in their Süper Lig campaign, but his brief cameo is an insight into how highly he is rated at the club and he could certainly be one to watch out for in the future.

Kapi posted a heartfelt message onto his Instagram after the match, saying: 'Tonight is the happiest day of my life. 

'Achieving a dream to wear this great jersey and to experience the dressing room and first hand of my teacher Jan Olde Riekerink. 

'Thanks for having confidence in me and I will continue to work hard. Good night.'

Kapi was seen hugging his manager Jan Olde Riekerink at full time after making his club debut