Kaan Ayhan
Galatasaray/D/
TurkeyPlayer Info
Kaan Ayhan is a Turkish international defender who combines defensive solidity with versatility, currently playing for the storied club Galatasaray. Born on November 10, 1994, Ayhan is comfortable at right-back or in the heart of the defense, known for his strong tackling, aerial ability, and composed distribution. His career includes formative years in Germany with Schalke 04 and Fortuna Düsseldorf, where he developed into a reliable Bundesliga defender before making the move to Serie A with Sassuolo. His transfer to Galatasaray marked a return to his roots, where he has become an important part of a defense competing for domestic and continental honors. A regular for the Turkish national team, Ayhan's experience at the highest levels in multiple countries makes him a seasoned and intelligent defender, crucial for any team's backline.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2023/06/30
Sassuolo
Galatasaray2800000€
Transfer
2023/06/29
GalatasaraySassuoloLoan Ended
2023/01/29
SassuoloGalatasaray400000€
Loan
2020/08/31
Fortuna DusseldorfSassuolo2660000€
Transfer
2016/08/30
Schalke 04Fortuna Dusseldorf500000€
Transfer
2016/06/29
Eintracht FrankfurtSchalke 04Loan Ended
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
Rating
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Statistics
Galatasaray
UEFA UCL2025-2026
Matches
Games Played
4
Games Started
0
Minutes Per Game
43
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
0
Accurate Passes Per Game
31
Key Passes Per Game
0
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
0
Accurate Crosses Per Game
0
Success Dribbles Per Game
1
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
1
Interceptions Per Game
1
Clearances Per Game
0
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
0
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
0
Be Fouled Per Game
0