"Having fun against German National Team" - Fans go berserk over Karetsas nutmeg in historic Germany win

Even without scoring or assisting, Konstantinos Karetsas stole the show during Greece's historic win over Germany on Sunday with a sensational nutmeg on Jonathan Burkardt.

Midway through the second half, as the Hellic nation got on the attacking foot again, Karetsas came into possession on the left and tried to evade pressure from Burkardt by cheekily sending the ball right through his legs with a backheel.

The moment set the internet on fire, as the 18-year-old BVB attacker displayed his eye-catching trickery and technique. Many even shared their thoughts about it on X. We've compiled some of the best reactions here:

The official account of UEFA was in awe of the effortlessness of the moment:

"Karetsas makes it look so easy 🤤"

Spanish digital magazine Invictos hailed Karetsas a 'gem' in their tweet:

"Konstantinos Karetsas having fun against the German National Team.

Just 18 years old.

The gem of Borussia Dortmund."

Popular football page Football Tweet mentioned Karetsas among the 'golden generation' by sharing a highlight reel of his cheeky nutmeg:

"Greece has a new golden generation I swear to you.

🇬🇷★ Christos Tzolis — 24
🇬🇷★ Konstantinos Karetsas — 18
🇬🇷★ Christos Mouzakitis — 19
🇬🇷★ Charalampos Kostoulas — 19
🇬🇷★ Konstantinos Tzolakis — 23"

Europa League's official X account dug some of Karetsas' older nutmegs with the caption:

"Karetsas nutmegs 🥜🤤"

Football commentator Leonadro Bertozzi wrote:

"Karetsas left Burkardt completely stranded here..."

Another verified X account New Ballers came up with another unique adjective for Karetsas:

"🇬🇷🔥 Karetsas LOVES a nutmeg! 😮‍💨

🪄 What a baller. 🇬🇷💎"

One X user by the name Christian Martinez wrote:

"The talented Greek Konstantinos Karetsas giving a philosophy lesson to the German national team.

He is barely 18 years old 💎🇬🇷✨"

Extra Time Indonesia also chipped with a reaction, as they wrote:

"Konstantinos Karetsas with ice-cold yet ruthless skills 🧊🥶"

Popular football analytics page Sudanalytics were blown away by that piece of skill from Karetsas:

"That nutmeg by Karetsas against Germany—wow. 🚬"

A Scottish football fan page expressed curiosity at Karetsas' career trajectory:

"Karetsas is definitely one of the best young players I’ve ever seen.

Was a joy to watch against Scotland.

Excited to see how his career progresses.

Still only 18."

European football page Tekkers Foot hailed the 18-year-old teen's 'confident' at pulling off the nutmeg:

"Karetsas playing with this much confidence against Germany. Just 18 years old. 🪄🇬🇷"

Football commentator Pablo Giralt tweeted:

"🇬🇷 KARETSAS SHINED AGAINST GERMANY 🇩🇪

18 years old, the Borussia Dortmund prospect. 🪄"

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