Cengiz Ünder is a talented Turkish footballer born in 1997, known for his skills as a winger.
He began his professional career at Altınordu F.K. in 2014, where he started to make a name for himself.
Ünder joined AS Roma in 2017 for €13.4 million, marking a significant step in his career.
Biography
Early Life
Cengiz Ünder was born in 1997 in Turkey and has made a name for himself as a professional footballer. He began his journey in football at a young age, showcasing his talent early on in his career.
Career
Ünder's professional career kicked off at Altınordu F.K., where he played from 2014 to 2016. His impressive performances led to a transfer to İstanbul Başakşehir F.K., where he quickly established himself as a key player, scoring 7 goals in his debut Süper Lig season. In July 2017, he made a significant move to AS Roma for €13.4 million, where he became the youngest Turkish player to score in the UEFA Champions League. His time at Roma was marked by notable achievements, including a goal against Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
In 2020, Ünder signed with Leicester City on loan, before returning to AS Roma and later moving to Olympique de Marseille. As of 2023, he plays for Fenerbahçe Istanbul, continuing to represent the Turkey national team since 2016, where he has made significant contributions, including scoring his first international goal in 2017.
Legacy
Cengiz Ünder's career is highlighted by numerous accolades, including being named Turkish Footballer of the Year in 2018 and being part of the FA Cup-winning Leicester City squad in the 2020-21 season. His journey reflects his growth as a player and his impact on Turkish football, making him a prominent figure in the sport.
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Career & Clubs
Ünder has represented the U18 and U19 levels of the Turkey national team. He had also been called up to the Turkey U21 national team. In November 2016, Ünder received his first call-up to the senior Turkey squad for the match against Kosovo. He scored his first international goal in his second appearance for the national team in a friendly victory against Moldova in March 2017. On 14 May 2021, Ünder was named in Turkey's 26-man squad for the delayed UEFA Euro 2020 tournament.
Club
As of match played 15 May 2026
International
Scores and results list Turkey's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ünder goal.
Early career
Ünder began his professional career at Altinordu, and later transferred to Başakşehir for €700K. In his breakout season with Başakşehir, Ünder established himself as one of the best players in the league, scoring 7 goals in 32 games in his debut season in the Süper Lig.
Roma
On 16 July 2017, Ünder joined Serie A club Roma for a fee of €13.4 million. He scored his first goal for Roma in a 1–0 win over Hellas Verona on 4 February 2018. Later that month, he marked his Champions League debut with a goal; the opener in a 2–1 loss to Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of the first round of knockout fixtures, becoming the youngest Turkish player ever to score in the Champions League. In his first season with Roma, he recorded 7 goals and 1 assist in 26 league games, and 1 goal in 5 Champions League matches. On 2 October 2018, he scored a goal and made an assist in a 5–0 win over Viktoria Plzeň in a Champions League group stage match. Later in the competition, he assisted Kostas Manolas' header from a corner in a 3–0 victory over Barcelona in the quarter-finals, helping his club reach the semi-finals for the first time since 1984 after winning on away goals following a 4–4 aggregate draw.
Loan to Leicester City
On 20 September 2020, Ünder signed for Premier League club Leicester City on a season-long loan, with the option of a permanent transfer. He made his debut in a 3–0 defeat to West Ham United, coming on as a substitute. On 25…
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- İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. (2016–2017)
- Club
- Turkey national under-19 football team (2015–2016)
- Club
- Olympique de Marseille (2022–2023)
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- Los Angeles FC (2025–2025)
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- Beşiktaş J.K. (2025–2026)
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- Çorum FK (2026–)
- League
- Major League Soccer
- National team
- Turkey
- Club
- Leicester City F.C. (2020–2021)
- Club
- Olympique de Marseille (2021–2022)
- Club
- Altınordu F.K. (2014–2016)
- Club
- Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2023–2026)
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- AS Roma (2017–2022)
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- Turkey men's national football team (2016–)
Legacy
Leicester City
FA Cup: 2020–21 Individual
Süper Lig Team of the Season: 2016–17 Turkish Footballer of the Year: 2018
Clubs
- Turkey men's national football team2016current
- Çorum FK2026current
- Altınordu F.K.2014–2016
- Turkey national under-19 football team2015–2016
- İstanbul Başakşehir F.K.2016–2017
- AS Roma2017–2022
- Leicester City F.C.2020–2021
- Olympique de Marseille2021–2022
- Olympique de Marseille2022–2023
- Fenerbahçe Istanbul2023–2026
- Beşiktaş J.K.2025–2026
- Los Angeles FC2025–2025
Played together with
Abbosbek Fayzullaevİstanbul Başakşehir F.K. · 2025
Abdelaziz BarradaOlympique de Marseille · 2014- Abdelkader Ben BoualiOlympique de Marseille · 1936–1938
Abdoulay DiabyBeşiktaş J.K. · 2019–2020
Abdoulaye BaFenerbahçe Istanbul · 2015–2016
Abdoulaye MéïtéOlympique de Marseille · 2000–2006
Abdul Fatawu IssahakLeicester City F.C. · 2023
Abdullah ErcanFenerbahçe Istanbul · 1999–2003
Abedi PeleOlympique de Marseille · 1988–1993
Abel BalboAS Roma · 1993–1998- Abel BalboAS Roma · 2000–2002
- Abel XavierAS Roma · 2004–2005
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Cengiz Ünder is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a winger or forward for Süper Lig club Çorum.
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