Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
K. Aktürkoğlu played 2 matches for Turkey, starting every one.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group D | vs Australia 0-2 | Started, off on 85′ |
| Group D | vs Paraguay 0-1 | Started, off on 46′ |
Biography
Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu (Turkish pronunciation: [ceˈɾɛm akˈtyɾkoːɫu]; born 21 October 1998) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a winger or wide midfielder for Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe and the Turkey national team. Coming through İstanbul Başakşehir's youth academy, he made his debut in 2016, representing various club in the amateur Turkish TFF Third League, before moving to Süper Lig club Galatasaray in 2020 on a free transfer, where he made his professional debut and won two back-to-back league titles in 2023 and 2024. In September 2024, he joined Benfica for a transfer fee of €12 million. Aktürkoğlu is a former Turkey youth international, representing his country at various levels. He made his senior international debut in 2021, being chosen in Turkey's squads for two UEFA European Championships (2020 and 2024) and one FIFA World Cup (2026).
Early life Aktürkoğlu was born on 21 October 1998 in İzmit, Turkey. At ten months old, he survived the 1999 İzmit earthquake.
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