
Their 2026 World Cup

Match by match
O. Kabak played 1 match for Turkey, starting every one.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group D | vs United States 3-2 | Started, played the full match |
Biography
Ozan Muhammed Kabak (born 25 March 2000) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Bundesliga club TSG Hoffenheim and the Turkey national team.
Early life Kabak was born in Ankara, where his father was working at the time, although his family is from Derik, Mardin Province. In a 2026 interview with KAFA Sports, he said that he grew up with Kurdish music at home and described himself as a fan of Kurdish music.
Galatasaray Ozan trained with the Galatasaray youth academy, joining in 2011. He signed his first professional contract with Galatasaray on 1 July 2017. Ozan made his professional debut for Galatasaray in a 2–0 Süper Lig win over Yeni Malatyaspor on 12 May 2018. This made him the first footballer born in the 2000s to play in the Süper Lig. On 24 October 2018, he played his first Champions League match in a 0–0 home draw against Schalke 04 in the 2018–19 season.
VfB Stuttgart On 17 January 2019, Kabak moved to Bundesliga side VfB Stuttgart where he signed a contract until June 2024.
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