Njie soaring high: Vanoli's totem following Pazzini's record path

Njie has scored in three consecutive Serie A matches for the first time, joining an elite group of young Fiorentina strikers and earning a Sweden call-up.

Alieu Njie has become Fiorentina's standout performer, scoring in three consecutive league matches for the first time in his career at age 21. His latest goal came Sunday against Juventus, extending a remarkable run that began October 29 against Atalanta. In the past ten days, the 21-year-old has recorded three goals and two assists, establishing himself as a regular starter under manager Paolo Vanoli.

Njie's form has drawn international attention: Sweden manager Graham Potter has called him up for Nations League fixtures against Bosnia (November 14) and Poland (November 17). The striker, who joined Fiorentina on loan from Torino with a €12 million purchase option, has addressed criticism about his finishing early in the season by working to improve his accuracy in front of goal. He now sits ninth in Fiorentina's minutes played this season with 705 minutes.

His trajectory mirrors that of Fiorentina's recent elite young talents. Only Giampaolo Pazzini (three goals at age 20 years 250 days) and Dusan Vlahovic have scored in three consecutive Serie A matches at a younger age in the modern era.

Njie's loan deal includes a clause that converts the purchase option to an obligation after Fiorentina's first match following February 5, with a four-year contract at €500,000 per season.