Watch: It’s only May and FC Cincinnati's Kévin Denkey has two goal of the year contenders

FC Cincinnati went all in on Kévin Denkey in November with a $16.2 million transfer fee, a Major League Soccer record at the time. Fast forward to May and it’s clear to see that he was worth every penny.

The Togo international has only played 11 league games for Cincinnati and already has two goal of the year contenders. Denkey scores bangers.

Kevin Denkey goals FC Cincinnati

On Wednesday the 24-year-old showcased his technique with the ball at his feet as he diced three Toronto FC defenders before supplying a perfect finish.

Unreal from Kévin Denkey!

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— Major League Soccer (@MLS) May 15, 2025

This was the lone goal in Cincinnati’s 1-0 victory.

Deneky is also capable of supplying the spectacular. Three weeks prior he scored an incredible bicycle kick against Sporting KC.

KEVIN DENKEY RIDES THE BIKE FOR A BRACE. @fccincinatti are two goals to the good after an insane overhead kick! pic.twitter.com/Fvl2bZZto2

— Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 26, 2025

This one will absolutely be a contender for MLS goal of the year.

Denkey has six goals through 11 MLS games so far as Cincinnati are off to a flying start 13 games into the season. Cincinnati lead the league with 28 points and sit top of the Eastern Conference.