Fatih Kaya

Kaya began his youth career with TSV Klein-Linde and VfB Gießen, before later moving to the youth academy of Mainz 05. In 2016, he joined the youth team of FC Ingolstadt. In 2018, he began playing for Ingolstadt's reserve side. Kaya made his professional debut for FC Ingolstadt in the 2. Bundesliga on 1 December 2018, starting in the match against Hamburger SV. He scored Ingolstadt's only goal of the match with a header in the 54th minute via an assist from Sonny Kittel. Kaya was substituted off in the 66th minute for Darío Lezcano, with the match finishing as a 2–1 home loss. On 25 May 2022, Kaya signed with Belgian club Sint-Truiden. On 23 July 2024, Kaya joined SV Wehen Wiesbaden in 3. Liga. On 12 June 2026, Kaya signed with Samsunspor of the Süper Lig.

Born in Germany, Kaya is of Turkish descent. He made his youth international debut for Germany's under-19 team on 25 April 2018, coming on as a half-time substitute in a friendly against Denmark.