Oihan Sancet shines as Bilbao's attacker nears historic milestone

At just 24 years old, Sancet is trailing only Robert Lewandowski, the league's top scorer, and is on par with notable players like Kylian Mbappe and Ayoze Perez.

Sancet's form has drawn comparisons with Athletic Bilbao legend Julen Guerrero, who also netted three goals in the first five games of the 1995-96 season.

Guerrero, famed for his number 8 shirt now worn by Sancet, scored against Racing Santander and Sporting Gijon, setting a high bar for Bilbao's midfielders.

This season is pivotal for Sancet as he seeks to secure his role as a key player for Bilbao and a spot in the Spanish national team.

Although he was involved in Spain's Euro 2024 preparations, a pubic injury at the end of last season led to his exclusion from the final squad.

Sancet's early-season performances mirror those of Aritz Aduriz, who scored five goals in the first three games of the 2015-16 season.

Aduriz also enjoyed a prolific summer, including four goals in the Supercopa de Espana against Barcelona and additional strikes in European fixtures.

Sancet's impressive start, aligned with historic precedents set by Guerrero and Aduriz, underscores his growing influence and the lofty expectations placed upon him.