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Kerem Aktürkoğlu
Aktürkoğlu with Galatasaray in 2021
Personal information
Full name Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu
Date of birth (1998-10-21) 21 October 1998 (age 26)
Place of birth İzmit, Turkey
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Left winger
Team information
Current team
 Benfica
Number 17
Youth career
2011–2013 Gölcükspor
2013–2014 Hisareynspor
2014–2015 Başakşehir
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2018 Başakşehir 0 (0)
2016–2017 → Bodrumspor (loan) 27 (4)
2018–2019 Karacabey 34 (3)
2019–2020 24 Erzincanspor 30 (20)
2020–2024 Galatasaray 138 (39)
2024– Benfica 4 (5)
International career‡
2015 Turkey U18 2 (0)
2017 Turkey U19 2 (1)
2021– Turkey 38 (10)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 October 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 October 2024

Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu (born 21 October 1998) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a left winger for Primeira Liga club Benfica and the Turkey national team.

Club career

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Early career

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Aktürkoğlu began his career with Başakşehir's youth academy, and was loaned to Bodrumspor. He then spent various seasons in the amateur TFF Third League, before breaking out with Erzincanspor in the 2019–20 season scoring 20 goals in 34 games.

Galatasaray

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Aktürkoğlu transferred to Galatasaray on 2 September 2020.[1] He made his professional debut with Galatasaray in a 1–1 Süper Lig tie with Kayserispor on 23 November 2020.[2]

On 16 August 2021, Aktürkoğlu was involved in a physical altercation with teammate Marcão during a game against Giresunspor.[3]

Aktürkoğlu became the champion in the Süper Lig in the 2022–23 season with the Galatasaray team. Defeating Ankaragücü 4–1 away in the match played in the 36th week on 30 May 2023, Galatasaray secured the lead with 2 weeks before the end and won the 23rd championship in its history.[4]

After Wilfried Zaha has joined Galatasaray, Kerem lost his favourite inverted winger position to Zaha and manager Buruk started to position him behind Mauro Icardi. However Kerem's performance got indirectly affected by playing at that position by taking turns with Dries Mertens.

On 8 August, 2023, he scored his first goal of the season in a 0–3 away win against Olimpija in a UEFA Champions League qualifying round game. On 16 August, in a 4–2 home game win against Samsunspor, Aktürkoğlu scored two goals and provided one assist. In his first 10 competitive matches, he scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists in total.[5] On 3 October, he scored his first goal in the UEFA Champions League in a 3–2 away game win against Manchester United at Old Trafford. In the reverse fixture, on 29 November, he came in as a substitute and scored a goal to secure a 3–3 home game draw against Manchester United. The goal was nominated and later awarded as the Goal of the Week of matchday 5 of the UEFA Champions League.[6]

Benfica

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On 3 September 2024, Aktürkoğlu joined Benfica on a five-year deal for a reported fee of €12 million, with the club also receiving 10% of a future transfer, and the release clause was set at €60 million.[7][8]

On 14 September, Aktürkoğlu scored on his debut for the club, netting the opener in a 4–1 home league victory over Santa Clara.[9] He scored again in Benfica's opening game of their 2024–25 Champions League campaign, his first goal in the competition for them, opening their 2–1 win away over Red Star Belgrade.[10] On 27 October, he scored his first Primeira Liga hat-trick, netting three goals in the first-half of a 5–0 victory over Rio Ave. In the process, he registered the most goals and assists (eight) for the club in his first seven matches reaching Félix Guerreiro's previous record set in the 1964–65 season.[11][12] At the end of the month, he was named the league's Player of the Month and Forward of the Month for the months of September and October.[13][14]

International career

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Aktürkoğlu made his debut for Turkey national team on 27 May 2021 in a friendly against Azerbaijan.[15]

On 7 June 2024, he was named in Turkey's 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.[16] On 18 June, he scored Turkey's third goal in a 3–1 victory against Georgia in the opening match of the European competition.[17]

On 9 September 2024, Aktürkoğlu scored his first international hat-trick against Iceland in a 3–1 win.[18]

Personal life

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When Aktürkoğlu was just ten months old, he went missing in the rubble caused by the 1999 İzmit earthquake.[19] He was found alive and well by his grandfather.[20]

When he scored against Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League, he dedicated his goal to the Palestinian children, victim to the Gaza–Israel conflict.[21]

Following the match, he went on to post on X (Twitter): "You (Palestinian children) are always in our hearts. We haven't forgotten you, we never will."

Aktürkoğlu is Muslim, and has performed Umrah pilgrimage before.[22]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 27 October 2024[23][24]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup Europe Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Istanbul Başakşehir 2016–17 Süper Lig 0 0 0 0 — 0 0 — 0 0
Bodrumspor (loan) 2016–17 TFF Third League 27 4 1 0 — — — 28 4
Karacabey Belediyespor 2018–19 TFF Third League 34 3 1 0 — — — 35 3
24 Erzincanspor 2019–20 TFF Third League 30 20 4 0 — — — 34 20
Galatasaray 2020–21 Süper Lig 27 6 2 0 — 0 0 — 29 6
2021–22 37 10 1 0 — 14[b] 3 — 52 13
2022–23 34 9 4 1 — — — 38 10
2023–24 37 12 2 0 — 14[c] 3 1[d] 0 54 15
2024–25 3 2 — — 2[e] 0 1[d] 0 6 2
Total 138 39 9 1 — 30 6 2 0 179 46
Benfica 2024–25 Primeira Liga 4 5 0 0 0 0 3[e] 3 0 0 7 8
Career total 232 71 15 1 0 0 33 9 2 0 282 81
  1. ^ Includes Turkish Cup and Taça de Portugal
  2. ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, twelve appearances and three goals in UEFA Europa League
  3. ^ Twelve appearances and three goals in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ a b Appearance in Turkish Super Cup
  5. ^ a b Appearance in UEFA Champions League

International

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As of match played 14 October 2024
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Turkey 2021 8 3
2022 9 0
2023 9 2
2024 12 5
Total 38 10
Scores and results list Turkey's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Aktürkoğlu goal.
List of international goals scored by Kerem Aktürkoğlu
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 8 October 2021 Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey 5  Norway 1–0 1–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 13 November 2021 Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium, Istanbul, Turkey 7  Gibraltar 1–0 6–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
3 16 November 2021 Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica, Montenegro 8  Montenegro 1–1 2–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
4 25 March 2023 Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium, Yerevan, Armenia 18  Armenia 2–1 2–1 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying
5 15 October 2023 Konya Metropolitan Municipality Stadium, Konya, Turkey 24  Latvia 3–0 4–0 UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying
6 18 June 2024 Westfalenstadion, Dortmund, Germany 30  Georgia 3–1 3–1 UEFA Euro 2024
7 9 September 2024 Gürsel Aksel Stadium, İzmir, Turkey 36  Iceland 1–0 3–1 2024–25 UEFA Nations League B
8 2–1
9 3–1
10 15 October 2024 Laugardalsvöllur, Reykjavík, Iceland 38 4–2 4–2

Honours

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Galatasaray

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "Hoş geldin Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu". www.galatasaray.org. Archived from the original on 4 June 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  2. ^ "Galatasaray vs. Kayserispor – 23 November 2020 – Soccerway". uk.soccerway.com. Archived from the original on 8 June 2021. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
  3. ^ "Galatasaray defender headbutts team-mate". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2021.
  4. ^ "Turkish Super Lig: Galatasaray win title for 23th time after beating Ankaragucu 4–1". BBC Sport. 30 May 2023. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Kerem Aktürkoğlu inanılmazı başardı! Daha ligin başında..." aksam.com.tr (in Turkish). 19 September 2023. Archived from the original on 20 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Every UEFA Champions League Goal of the Week | UEFA Champions League". UEFA.com. 29 November 2023. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  7. ^ "Kerem Aktürkoglu é reforço do Benfica!". Benfica (in Portuguese). 3 September 2024.
  8. ^ "Oficial: Benfica anuncia Akturkoglu" (in Portuguese). A Bola. 2 September 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  9. ^ "Benfica goleia Santa Clara no regresso de Bruno Lage ao clube" (in Portuguese). RTP. 14 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  10. ^ "Benfica'yı öne geçiren gol Kerem Aktürkoğlu'ndan geldi!". T24 (in Turkish). 19 September 2024. Retrieved 20 September 2024.
  11. ^ "Benfica-Rio Ave, 5-0 Kerem magia? Chamem Hat-trick-koglu! Ou vão buscar ouro ao banco: os destaques do Benfica". A Bola (in Portuguese). 27 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  12. ^ "Aktürkoğlu, o feiticeiro que encontrou a saída da câmara dos segredos (a crónica do Benfica-Rio Ave)". Observador (in Portuguese). 27 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
  13. ^ a b "Aktürkoglu eleito Continente Avançado do Mês Liga Portugal Betclic". Liga Portugal (in Portuguese). 5 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  14. ^ a b "Aktürkoglu também arrecada Prémio de Jogador do Mês da Liga Portugal Betclic". Liga Portugal (in Portuguese). 5 November 2024. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  15. ^ "Turkey v Azerbaijan game report". ESPN. 27 May 2021. Archived from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  16. ^ "A Millî Takımımızın EURO 2024 Aday Kadrosu Açıklandı" [EURO 2024 Candidate Squad of Our National Team Announced] (in Turkish). Turkish Football Federation. 7 June 2024. Archived from the original on 7 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  17. ^ "Türkiye 3–1 Georgia". UEFA. 18 June 2024. Archived from the original on 18 June 2024. Retrieved 18 June 2024.
  18. ^ Merkezi, Haber (9 September 2024). "Kerem Aktürkoğlu'ndan A Milli Takım'da ilk hat-trick" (in Turkish). NTV Spor. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
  19. ^ Miller, Nick. "Kerem Akturkoglu interview: 'People suffered in the earthquakes. You take that with you'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  20. ^ Miller, Nick. "Kerem Akturkoglu interview: 'People suffered in the earthquakes. You take that with you'". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  21. ^ Balkiz, Karya Naz. "Galatasaray player dedicates equaliser against ManU to Palestinian children". Galatasaray player dedicates score against Man Utd to Palestinian children. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  22. ^ "Kerem Aktürkoğlu umre ziyaretiyle ilgili duygularını paylaştı". www.trthaber.com (in Turkish). 7 September 2023. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
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  25. ^ "CUMHURİYETİN YÜZÜ, TÜRKİYE'NİN EN BÜYÜĞÜ, ŞAMPİYON GALATASARAY!". Galatasaray S.K. 30 May 2023. Archived from the original on 30 May 2023. Retrieved 30 May 2023.
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