Kaan Ayhan is a Turkish association football player born in 1994.
Ayhan joined Schalke 04's youth academy at the age of four and made his professional debut in 2013.
Ayhan made his senior debut for the Turkey national team in a friendly against Russia in 2016.
Биография
Early Life
Kaan Ayhan was born in 1994 in Germany, where he began his football journey at a young age. He joined the youth academy of Schalke 04 when he was just four years old, laying the foundation for a promising career in professional football.
Career
Ayhan signed his first professional contract with Schalke 04 in January 2012, making his Bundesliga debut on October 5, 2013, against FC Augsburg. He scored his first Bundesliga goal on May 3, 2014, in a match against SC Freiburg. After spending several years with Schalke, he moved to Eintracht Frankfurt on loan in January 2016, but the transfer did not become permanent due to financial constraints.
In August 2016, Ayhan joined Fortuna Düsseldorf, where he played a crucial role in securing the 2. Bundesliga title in the 2017-18 season. His career took him to Italy in August 2020 when he signed with Serie A club Sassuolo. On January 30, 2023, he transferred to Galatasaray on loan, later becoming a champion in the Süper Lig during the 2022-23 season.
International Career
Ayhan has represented both Germany and Turkey at various youth levels, including the under-16, under-17, and under-21 teams. He made his senior debut for the Turkey national team on August 31, 2016, in a friendly against Russia. He was later included in Turkey's squad for UEFA Euro 2024 and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, where he notably scored a goal against the United States in the group stage.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Kaan Ayhan has achieved significant honors, including the 2. Bundesliga title with Fortuna Düsseldorf and multiple Süper Lig titles with Galatasaray. His contributions to both club and country have solidified his status as a prominent figure in Turkish football.
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Галерея
Карьера и клубы
Club
As of match played 26 June 2026
International
As of match played 25 June 2026
Scores and results list Turkey's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Ayhan goal.
A Turkish-German, Ayhan has been capped by both Germany and Turkey junior national teams. In October 2013, Ayhan was selected for the Turkey under-21 squad. He was called up by manager Fatih Terim for Turkey's friendly match against Russia on 31 August 2016, and subsequent World Cup 2018 qualifier against Croatia. Kaan Ayhan gave his debut for the Turkey national football team on 31 August 2016 in a friendly against Russia. He was named in Turkey's 26-man squad for UEFA Euro 2024. On 2 June 2026, Ayhan was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. In Turkey's final group stage game against the United States, Ayhan scored the winning goal in the final minute of the game, as Turkey won 3–2; however, Turkey were eliminated due to earlier losses versus Australia and Paraguay.
Schalke 04
Ayhan joined Schalke 04's youth academy when he was 4 years old. On 18 January 2012, he signed a professional contract with Schalke 04 that would last until 30 June 2015. Ayhan was assigned a number 24 shirt. Ayhan made his debut against FC Augsburg in a 4–1 win on 5 October 2013, coming on as a substitute for Ádám Szalai. On 3 May 2014, Ayhan scored his first Bundesliga goal in the 13th minute of a 2–0 victory at SC Freiburg. In January 2016, Ayhan joined Eintracht Frankfurt on loan from Schalke for the second half of the season. Frankfurt secured the option of signing him permanently, however, the fixed transfer fee was reported as being too high for a permanent signing to be likely.
Fortuna Düsseldorf
On 31 August 2016, Ayhan left Schalke 04 after 17 years at the club to join 2. Bundesliga side Fortuna Düsseldorf. On 13 May 2017 Ayhan scored the third goal in a 3-2 for win over 1. FC Nürnberg, securing the 2017–18 2. Bundesliga title for Fortuna Düsseldorf.
Sassuolo
On 16 August 2020, Ayhan joined Serie A club Sassuolo.
Galatasaray
On 28 January 2023, Galatasaray announced the official negotiations for the temporary transfer of Kaan Ayhan from Sassuolo till the end of the season. On 30 January 2023, the transfer was confirmed by Sassuolo as an initial loan with an obligation to buy. Ayhan became a champion in the Süper Lig in the 2022–23 season with the Galatasaray team. Defeating Ankaragücü 4–1 away in the match played in…
- Club
- Schalke 04 (2013–2016)
- Club
- FC Schalke 04 II (2013–2013)
- Club
- Eintracht Frankfurt (2016–)
- Club
- Turkey national under-17 football team (2009–2009)
- Club
- Turkey national under-21 football team (2013–2016)
- Club
- Germany national under-16 football team (2009–2010)
- Club
- Germany national under-17 association football team (2010–2011)
- Club
- Germany national under-18 football team (2012–2012)
- League
- Bundesliga
- League
- 2. Bundesliga
- National team
- Germany
- National team
- Turkey
Наследие
Fortuna Düsseldorf
2. Bundesliga: 2017–18 Galatasaray
Süper Lig: 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26 Turkish Cup: 2024–25 Turkish Super Cup: 2023 Germany U17
FIFA U-17 World Cup third place: 2011
Клубы
- Eintracht Frankfurt2016сейчас
- Germany national under-16 football team2009–2010
- Turkey national under-17 football team2009–2009
- Germany national under-17 association football team2010–2011
- Germany national under-18 football team2012–2012
- FC Schalke 04 II2013–2013
- Schalke 042013–2016
- Turkey national under-21 football team2013–2016
Играл вместе с
- Aarón GalindoEintracht Frankfurt · 2007–2008
- Abdul IyodoSchalke 04 · 2002–2004
- Adolf BechtoldEintracht Frankfurt · 1942–1960
- Adolf UrbanSchalke 04 · 1934–1942
Aggelos CharisteasSchalke 04 · 2011–2011
Ahmed KutucuSchalke 04 · 2011
Ahmet CebeSchalke 04 · 2004–2005- Alban SabahFC Schalke 04 II · 2011–2013
- Alban SabahSchalke 04
Albert StreitEintracht Frankfurt · 2001–2003- Albert StreitEintracht Frankfurt · 2006–2007
- Albert StreitSchalke 04 · 2008–2011
Архив
Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Kaan Ayhan is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Süper Lig club Galatasaray. Born in Germany, he plays for the Turkey national team.
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