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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 6 (5)
International career‡
2015 Turkey U18 2 (0)
2017 Turkey U19 2 (1)
2021– Turkey 40 (10)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 03:21, 11 November 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:09, 19 November 2024 (UTC)

Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu (Turkish pronunciation: [kɛˈɾɛm akˈtyɾkoːlu]; 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.

Coming through Başakşehir's youth academy, he made his debut in 2016, representing various club in the amateur Turkish TFF Third League, before moving to Süper Lig club Galatasaray in 2020 on a free transfer, where he made his professional debut. With Galatasaray, he won two back-to-back league titles in 2023 and 2024, finishing as the top assist provider in 2023 and was named the Süper Lig Player of the Season in 2022. In September 2024, he joined Benfica for a transfer fee of €12 million.

Aktürkoğlu is a former Turkey youth international, representing his country at various levels. He made his senior international debut in 2021, being chosen in Turkey's squads for two UEFA European Championships (2020 and 2024).

Early life

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Kerem Aktürkoğlu was born on 21 October 1998 in İzmit, Turkey. When Aktürkoğlu was ten months old, he went missing in the rubble caused by the 1999 İzmit earthquake.[1] He was found alive and well by his grandfather.[2]

Club career

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Early career

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Aktürkoğlu began his football career at Başakşehir's youth academy, signing his first professional contract with the club in 2015 at the age of 16. Despite his potential, he did not feature in any matches for Başakşehir during his four-year contract. In 2016, he was loaned to Bodrumspor in the amateur TFF Third League to gain playing experience. Reflecting on his time at Başakşehir in a later interview, Aktürkoğlu expressed deep frustration, claiming that "four years of his life were stolen" due to a rigid hierarchy under Abdullah Avcı and Emre Belözoğlu, where senior players exercised significant authority over younger talents. This lack of opportunities brought him to the brink of quitting football, but encouragement from his family convinced him to persevere.[3][4]

In 2017, Aktürkoğlu sought a fresh start and joined fellow Turkish TFF Third League side Karacabey on a free transfer in search of regular playing time.[3] He became a key player for his new club, featuring in 35 matches over the season and contributing three goals and two assists.[3][4] His efforts helped Karacabey reach the promotion play-offs, but the team was eliminated by Serik Belediyespor on July 15, 2019, following a narrow 4–3 aggregate loss.[3][4]

After several seasons in the amateur leagues, Aktürkoğlu signed with Erzincanspor ahead of the 2019–20 season, another free transfer that would prove pivotal in his career.[5] His performances during the season improved, with a notable highlight being Erzincanspor's 2–0 victory over Beşiktaş in the fifth round of the Turkish Cup on 5 December 2019.[5] Over the season, Aktürkoğlu scored an impressive 20 goals in 34 matches, playing a crucial role in his team’s success. In the promotion play-offs, he scored his first career hat-trick in a 4–2 semi-final win against Artvin Hopaspor on 21 July 2020, and contributed to Erzincanspor's 2–1 victory against Aksaray Bld in the final four days later, securing promotion to the TFF 1. Lig.[3]

Galatasaray

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2020–2021: Record-breaking individual success and Süper Lig's Player of the Season

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On 2 September, Aktürkoğlu signed for Süper Lig club Galatasaray on a four-year contract on a free transfer.[6] He made his professional debut with Galatasaray in a 1–1 league draw against Kayserispor on 23 November 2020,[7] and scored his first goal for the club in a 3–0 win against Hatayspor on 5 December.[8]

On 12 January 2021, having taken nearly three weeks to recover from COVID-19, he returned to action against Antalyaspor; he came off the bench in the late in second half in an eventual 0–0 home draw.[9] On 17 April, Aktürkoğlu scored all three goals in a 3–1 league away draw win against Göztepe, becoming the third Turkish player to score an hat-trick for Galatasaray since Yasin Öztekin in December 2016.[10]

Aktürkoğlu playing for Galatasaray in 2021

On 16 August, Aktürkoğlu was involved in a physical altercation with teammate Marcão during a game against Giresunspor.[11] The fight was broken up by their teammates, before the referee of the match, Erkan Özdamar, who watched the situation after the warning of the video assistant referee, sent-off Marcão. Unable to continue playing three minutes after the incident, Aktürkoğlu was taken off the field by manager Fatih Terim.[12][13] Two days later, the club announced that Marcão had been suspended from the squad indefinitely and he was later fined and suspended for eight-matches by the Turkish Football Federation. Before Galatasaray training started on 9 September, Marcão publicly apologized to Aktürkoğlu in front of the entire team, with the two solving their issues.[14]

On 21 October, he scored his first goal in European competitions, starting and scoring in a 1–0 victory away at Lokomotiv Moscow, in the UEFA Europa League group stage.[15] On 14 March 2022, Aktürkoğlu scored a brace in a 2–1 win against rivals Beşiktaş.[16] He finished the season, with 13 goals and 13 assists in all competitions, being named the Süper Lig Player of the Season, as he missed only one match due to a yellow card suspension, making him the player that feature the most matches in a season in Galatasaray's history, with 52 matches played. However, Galatasaray ended the season in a disappointing 13th place, failing to qualify to any European competition.[17][18][19]

2022–2024: Back-to-back league titles and departure

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On 15 December, Aktürkoğlu was named Galatasaray’s third captain, alongside Fernando Muslera and Bafétimbi Gomis.[20] During the league break for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, he established a strong partnership with the club’s new signing, Mauro Icardi. This collaboration was highlighted on 12 November when Aktürkoğlu scored a hat-trick in a 7–0 away win against his former club Başakşehir, with Icardi providing two assists for his goals.[21] His prolific form continued into January 2023, he scored the second goal, assisted by Icardi, in a 3–0 victory over crosstown rivals Fenerbahçe in the Intercontinental Derby on 8 January. This was followed by a goal in a 4–0 win against Hatayspor on 13 January and an assist in a 2–1 home win against Antalyaspor on 21 January.[22][23]

After the league resumed in the aftermath of the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake, Aktürkoğlu picked up where he left off. On 14 April, he scored a goal and delivered two assists in a 6–0 win over Kayserispor. Four days later, he provided two more assists in a 4–1 victory against Alanyaspor. On 30 May, he recorded his first career hat-trick of assists in a 4–1 away win over Ankaragücü, securing Galatasaray's 23rd Süper Lig title.[24] The following week, he added another assist in a 3–0 away win against rivals Fenerbahçe in the reverse fixture. Aktürkoğlu finished the season with nine goals and 12 assists, earning recognition as the Süper Lig’s top assist provider and a place in the league's Best XI.[25]

The following season, with Bafétimbi Gomis’ departure, Aktürkoğlu was promoted to vice-captain. The arrival of Wilfried Zaha saw him transition to an attacking midfield role to accommodate Zaha on the left-wing. This positional shift led to competition with Dries Mertens for playing time, indirectly affecting his performances. Nevertheless, on 8 August, he scored his first goal of the season in a 3–0 away win against Olimpija Ljubljana in a 2022–23 Champions League third qualifying round.[26] On 16 August, he netted twice and assisted another goal in a 4–2 home win over Samsunspor. By 26 September, he had accumulated eight goal contributions — three goals and five assists — in his first six league matches, the highest in the league at the time.[27]

On 3 October, he scored his first UEFA Champions League goal during a 3–2 group stage victory against Manchester United at Old Trafford. He dedicated the goal to Palestinian children affected by the Gaza–Israel conflict.[28] In the return fixture on 29 November, he came off the bench to score a crucial equalizer in a 3–3 home draw against Manchester United, a strike later awarded Goal of the Week for the fifth matchday of the Champions League.[29] On 20 December, Aktürkoğlu captained Galatasaray for the first time, scoring the only goal in a 1–0 home win over Fatih Karagümrük.[30]

On 11 January 2024, he was sent off for the first time in his career, during a league match against Sivasspor for dissent after shouting at the referee, resulting in a two-match suspension. Upon his return, he scored consecutive braces against Trabzonspor on 21 January and Istanbulspor on 25 January.[31] Aktürkoğlu finished the season, with 12 goals and seven assists, playing a pivotal role as Galatasaray clinched their second consecutive Süper Lig title, setting a league record of 102 points.[32]

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.[33][34]

On 14 September, Aktürkoğlu scored on his debut for the club, netting the opener in a 4–1 home league victory over Santa Clara.[35] 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.[36] 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.[37][38] 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.[39][40]

International career

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Aktürkoğlu represented Turkey at under-18 and under-19 levels, for a total of four caps. He made his senior international debut on 27 May 2021 in a friendly against Azerbaijan.[41] On 1 June 2021, he was named in the Turkish squad for the postponed UEFA Euro 2020, but did not make an appearance in an eventual group stage exit.[42] He scored his first international goal on 5 September 2020 in a 1–1 home draw against Norway in a 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification match.[43]

On 7 June 2024, he was named in Turkey's 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024.[44] On 18 June, he scored Turkey's third goal in a 3–1 victory against Georgia in the opening match of the European competition.[45] He made a further four appearances for the quarter-finalists.

On 9 September 2024, Aktürkoğlu scored his first international hat-trick against Iceland in a 3–1 win in the UEFA Nations League.[46]

Player profile

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Style of play

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Primarily operating as a left winger, he has successfully adapted to various roles during his career, including attacking midfielder, or even as a second striker, he excels in one-on-one situations, using sharp dribbling and quick changes of direction to outmaneuver defenders. His agility and precise ball control allow him to create opportunities in tight spaces, either by cutting inside to shoot or delivering incisive passes. His ability to exploit defensive gaps makes him a dynamic and unpredictable threat, turning neutral situations into goal-scoring chances. A key aspect of his play is his pace and effectiveness in transitions. He is a constant threat on the counter attack, stretching defenses with his speed and delivering accurate crosses from the flank, often utilizing both feet. His courage and ability to step up in crucial moments highlight his leadership qualities.[47][48][49]

Goal celebration

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Aktürkoğlu has adopted a particular goalscoring celebration throughout his career: He started his Expelliarmus goal celebration as a direct response to the nickname "Kerem Potter", which fans affectionately gave him. The nickname emerged in July 2021, when Aktürkoğlu posted a picture of himself on Instagram wearing round glasses and Galatasaray’s red and yellow kit, resembling Harry Potter's Gryffindor uniform. Fans flooded his comments with wand and lightning emojis, drawing comparisons to the fictional wizard. Recognizing the humor and creativity of his fans, Aktürkoğlu embraced the persona by engaging with the theme. The celebration debuted on 25 December 2021, during a crucial match against Fenerbahçe. After scoring, Aktürkoğlu mimicked casting a spell by waving an imaginary wand in the air, directly referencing the Harry Potter series’ iconic “Expelliarmus” spell. The gesture delighted fans and solidified his "Kerem Potter" identity, with commentators even referring to him as “the magician” during games.[50][51]

Personal life

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Kick information
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Years active2024–present
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Aktürkoğlu is a practicing Muslim, and made the Umrah pilgrimage to Mecca.[52] In September 2024, Aktürkoğlu started his own Kick channel, under his surname Akturkoglu, uploading gaming streams and fan Q&As.[53]

He extended both financial and moral support to victims of the devastating 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake. He actively participated in the "We Are Together" campaign, which encouraged citizens to open their homes to individuals displaced by the disaster, particularly in the severely affected region of Hatay. Additionally, he contributed to relief efforts by donating the match ball from his hat-trick performance against Başakşehir to an auction. The proceeds from the auction were directed toward supporting those impacted by the earthquake, as part of his commitment to aiding recovery efforts in his home country.[54][55][56][57]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of match played 10 November 2024[58][59]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National cup[a] League cup[b] 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[c] 3 — 52 13
2022–23 34 9 4 1 — — — 38 10
2023–24 37 12 2 0 — 14[d] 3 1[e] 0 54 15
2024–25 3 2 — — 2[f] 0 1[e] 0 6 2
Total 138 39 9 1 — 30 6 2 0 179 46
Benfica 2024–25 Primeira Liga 6 5 0 0 1 0 4[f] 3 0 0 11 8
Career total 234 71 15 1 1 0 34 9 2 0 286 81
  1. ^ Includes Turkish Cup and Taça de Portugal
  2. ^ Includes Taça da Liga
  3. ^ Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, twelve appearances and three goals in UEFA Europa League
  4. ^ Twelve appearances and three goals in UEFA Champions League, two appearances in UEFA Europa League
  5. ^ a b Appearance in Turkish Super Cup
  6. ^ a b Appearance in UEFA Champions League

International

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As of match played 19 November 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 14 5
Total 40 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

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