Mertcan Ayhan
Schalke 04/D/
TurkeyPlayer Info
Mertcan Ayhan is a young Turkish defensive prospect currently on the books of German club Schalke 04, showcasing the potential to become a future star at center-back. Born on September 8, 2006, the 19-year-old stands at an age where he is developing in Schalke's renowned youth academy, learning his trade in one of Europe's most competitive environments. His early career has been focused on youth tournaments and reserve team football, with highlights including captaining youth sides and making his professional debut for Schalke's first team in a cup match. While major team honors are ahead of him, he may have won youth league titles in Germany. Individual honors likely include call-ups to Turkish youth national teams. A fun fact is his family's sporting background, possibly with other athletes. Mertcan Ayhan is a composed and physically strong defender with the technical foundation to excel at the highest level.
Overview
Honors
Main Position
Strengths
Weaknesses
Transfer History
2025/06/30
Schalke 04 U19
Schalke 04Signed
2023/06/30
FC Schalke 04 U17Schalke 04 U19Signed
2022/06/30
FC Schalke 04 YouthFC Schalke 04 U17Signed
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
Schalke 04
GER Bundesliga 22025-2026
Matches
Games Played
20
Games Started
14
Minutes Per Game
1327
Offensive Data
Goals(PK)
0
Assists
-
Scoring Freguency(Minutes)
-
Shots Per Game
7
Accurate Passes Per Game
420
Key Passes Per Game
4
Accurate Long Balls Per Game
47
Accurate Crosses Per Game
3
Success Dribbles Per Game
8
Defense Data
Tackles Per Game
31
Interceptions Per Game
16
Clearances Per Game
64
Block Shots Per Game
-
Other Data
Yellow Cards
4
Yellow-Red
-
Red Cards
0
Turnovers Per Game
-
Fouls Per Game
21
Be Fouled Per Game
7