Caner Erkin

Early years

Erkin began his professional career at the start of the 2004–05 season with Manisaspor who at the time were playing in the Second Division. That season they won the league and got promoted to the Süper Lig. During his 1.5-year stay at Manisaspor in, he scored 5 goals in 39 games. In the January 2007 transfer window, he moved to CSKA Moscow, for a £3.5 million transfer fee. He has played a total of 40 games, 7 in the UEFA Champions League and also won the Russian Super Cup on two occasions. On 31 August 2009, Galatasaray signed Erkin on a one-year loan from CSKA Moscow with an option to purchase at the end of the season.

Fenerbahçe

Erkin signed for Fenerbahçe in 2010. Starting out as a left winger, he was slowly transformed into a left-back. His performances with led to him being scouted by several prominent European clubs. In 2014, he signed a new two-year contract.

Inter Milan

On 1 June 2016, Inter Milan announced the signing of Erkin, on a free transfer in a three-year deal starting on 1 July. Erkin was the first summer transfer addition to the squad. Under Roberto Mancini and new coach Frank de Boer, Erkin made seven appearances in pre-season friendlies. However, he did not make any competitive debut before leaving Inter on 30 August. Inter also ran out of players quota in 2016–17 UEFA Europa League, as the club was forced to reduce to 22-men squad (plus normal minimum requirement of homegrown and club-trained players) due to…

In 2005, at the U-17 World Cup, Caner was a vital part of the Turkey team which finished in fourth place. Caner scored 4 goals in the tournament. Erkin made his debut for the Turkey national football team at the age of 17 in a friendly match against Ghana in May 2006. His first goal was against Ukraine on 5 June 2012.

Club

As of match played 25 September 2023

International

As of match played 16 November 2021

As of 24 August 2019 Scores and results list Turkey's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Erkin goal.

Fenerbahçe

Süper Lig: 2010-11, 2013–14 Turkish Cup: 2011–12, 2012–13 Turkish Super Cup: 2014 CSKA Moscow

Russian Cup: 2007–08, 2008–09 Beşiktaş

Süper Lig: 2016–17