Gökdeniz Gürpüz

Turkish footballer (born 2006)
Gökdeniz Gürpüz
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-02-25) 25 February 2006 (age 18)
Place of birth Germany
Height 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Galatasaray SK
Youth career
0000–2014 Hamborn 07
2014–2016 FC Schalke 04
2016–2023 Borussia Dortmund
2023– Galatasaray SK
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Galatasaray SK 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gökdeniz Gürpüz (born 25 February 2006) is a footballer who plays as a midfielder for Galatasaray SK. Born in Germany, he is a Turkey youth international.

Early life

He is a native of Duisburg, Germany.[1]

Club career

As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of German side Hamborn 07. In 2014, he joined the youth academy of German side FC Schalke 04. In 2016, he joined the youth academy of German Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund. In 2023, he joined the youth academy of Turkish side Galatasaray SK.

International career

He has represented Turkey internationally at youth level. He has been regarded as one of the most promising prospects in Turkish football.[2] He is eligible to represent Germany internationally, having been born in the country.

Style of play

He mainly operates as a midfielder. He is right-footed.[3]

Personal life

He is the younger brother of Turkish footballer Göktan Gürpüz.

References

  1. ^ "Gürpüz-Projekt beim BVB krachend gescheitert". ruhrnachrichten.de (Archived).
  2. ^ "Gökdeniz Gürpüz - Bursa Hayat article".
  3. ^ "Gökdeniz Gürpüz kimdir?". cnnturk.com.