Their 2026 World Cup
Match by match
O. Kökçü played 3 matches for Turkey: 2 as a starter and 1 off the bench.
| Round | Match | His game |
|---|---|---|
| Group D | vs Australia 0-2 | Started, off on 62′ |
| Group D | vs Paraguay 0-1 | Came on in the 86′ |
| Group D | vs United States 3-2 | Started, off on 88′ · 1 assist |
Biography
Orkun Kökçü (Turkish pronunciation: [oɾˈkun ˈcœctʃy]; born 29 December 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Süper Lig club Beşiktaş, whom he captains. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Turkey national team.
Feyenoord A youth product of FC Groningen, where he arrived after having played for local clubs around his hometown Haarlem, Kökçü joined the Feyenoord youth academy in 2014. He made his debut for Feyenoord at the age of 17 in a 4–0 win over VV Gemert in the first round of the KNVB Cup on 17 September 2018, scoring Feyenoord's second goal. He made his Eredivisie debut against FC Emmen on 9 December 2018, and contributed with a goal and an assist after coming on as a substitute. On 10 April 2019, he extended his contract at Feyenoord until 2023. On 26 June 2020, he reached an agreement to extend his contract with Feyenoord for another two years, a deal to the end of the 2024–25 season. Following Jens Toornstra's departure, Feyenoord head coach Arne Slot chose Kökçü as his club captain on 2 September 2022.
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