World Cup 2026 form
| Match | Min | Rating | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Australia | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Paraguay | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
| vs USA | 11 | 7.7 | 1 | 0 |
Kaan Ayhan is a dependable defensive midfielder who has spent most of his career in German football, developing his reading of the game at Schalke, Frankfurt, and Fortuna Düsseldorf before returning to Turkey with Galatasaray in 2022. He is not a headline-grabber — his value lies in screening the back four, winning second balls, and providing Hakan Calhanoglu with cover to advance. A Düsseldorf-born German-Turk who committed to the crescent, Ayhan offers Türkiye's midfield solidity and experience, though his ceiling at international level has always been functional rather than transformative.
Gelsenkirchen, Germany · 1994-11-10
Career
Galatasaray2022 – present
Sassuolo2020 – 2021
Fortuna Düsseldorf2016 – 2019
Eintracht Frankfurt2015
FC Schalke 042012 – 2014Frequently asked questions
How old is Kaan Ayhan?
Kaan Ayhan is 31 years old (born 1994-11-10).
What club does Kaan Ayhan play for?
Kaan Ayhan plays for Galatasaray and represents Türkiye.
What position does Kaan Ayhan play?
Kaan Ayhan plays as a Midfielder, wearing #22.
How has Kaan Ayhan performed at the 2026 World Cup?
Kaan Ayhan has 3 appearances, 1 goal and 0 assists at an average rating of 7.7 at the 2026 World Cup.