Can Uzun Profile, Stats and Career
Germany's most exciting young Turkish talent, Eintracht Frankfurt's brilliant attacker, and Turkey's 20-year-old Bundesliga star at the 2026 World Cup.
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Abdul Ahad
Published May 2026Can Uzun is a 20-year-old Turkish-German attacking midfielder who plays for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga. The number 42 is one of the most exciting young attackers in German football, having scored 8 Bundesliga goals and added 4 assists in 21 appearances in the 2025–26 season. This profile covers his age, current club, career story, international record, and honours.
Born in Regensburg, Germany, Uzun developed through FC Ingolstadt and Nürnberg before Frankfurt paid €11 million to sign him in July 2024 at the age of 18. He scored in each of Frankfurt's first five Bundesliga matches of the season — a remarkable opening run — before injury disrupted his momentum. He has 5 senior caps for Turkey and is one of nine forwards named in Turkey's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
Quick Answer
Can Yılmaz Uzun is a professional footballer born on 11 November 2005 in Regensburg, Germany. He plays as an attacking midfielder and forward for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga and represents Turkey internationally. Uzun scored 8 Bundesliga goals in 21 appearances in 2025–26 and is part of Turkey's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad at the age of 20.
Early Life and Background
Uzun was born in Regensburg and joined Jahn Regensburg's youth setup before moving to FC Ingolstadt 04's academy in 2019. He joined Nürnberg's youth academy and made his senior debut at the club in 2022. His breakout season came in 2023–24, when he scored 19 goals and added 4 assists in 32 appearances, including 16 in Bundesliga 2 — a return that attracted every major German club.
Frankfurt moved quickest, paying €11 million in July 2024 to secure him on a five-year contract. His Bundesliga debut came on 24 August 2024 against Borussia Dortmund, and his first goal followed on 2 November 2024 against Bochum — the start of a historic five-game scoring run.
Can Uzun Personal Info and Profile
| Full name | Can Yılmaz Uzun |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 11 November 2005 |
| Age | 20 |
| Place of birth | Regensburg, Germany |
| Nationality | Turkey (German-born) |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in / 1.86 m |
| Position | Attacking Midfielder / Forward |
| Current club | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| Jersey number | 42 |
Transfer News and Market Value
Frankfurt signed Uzun from 1. FC Nürnberg on 2 July 2024 for a reported €11 million on a five-year contract. His market value has risen sharply following his 2025–26 form, with estimates placing it between €20–25 million. He is one of the most highly valued players of his age group in the Bundesliga.
Club Career
Uzun made 62 total appearances for Nürnberg, scoring 20 goals, before his Frankfurt move. At Frankfurt in 2024–25, he made 20 appearances and started six games as Frankfurt finished third in the Bundesliga — their best domestic finish in over a decade — qualifying for the 2025–26 Champions League. In 2025–26, he scored in Frankfurt's first five Bundesliga games before a series of injuries disrupted his momentum, eventually finishing with 8 Bundesliga goals and 4 assists in 21 appearances.
Club Career Stats
| Period | Club | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–2024 | 1. FC Nürnberg | 62 | 20 | 5 |
| 2024–25 | Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga) | 21 | 3 | 4 |
| 2025–26 | Eintracht Frankfurt (Bundesliga) | 21 | 8 | 4 |
2025–26 Bundesliga
| Season | Club | Apps | Goals | Assists | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 Bundesliga | Eintracht Frankfurt | 21 | 8 | 4 | 30.6 km/h (UCL data) |
International Career
Uzun made his senior Turkey debut on 22 March 2024 and has 5 caps, scoring 1 goal. He has represented Turkey at under-17 level, scoring 6 goals in 8 matches including 4 in UEFA Under-17 qualifying. He is part of Turkey's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad — becoming one of the youngest players in the tournament at 20.
| National team | Caps | Goals | Tournament involvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey U17 | 8 | 6 | UEFA U17 Championship 2022 |
| Turkey | 5 | 1 | 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying; 2026 FIFA World Cup squad |
Playing Style and Key Strengths
Uzun is a technically gifted attacking midfielder who plays between the lines and drives forward at pace, with a top speed recorded at 30.6 km/h in the Champions League. He uses his 6 ft 1 in frame to hold off defenders while combining short passes and accelerating into dangerous positions. His diagonal positioning away from the press — a distinctive trait noted in analytical pieces — creates passing lanes for teammates and allows him to receive and face forward immediately. His early-season scoring run in 2025–26 (five goals in five games) confirmed he can perform at the highest level from the first day of a campaign.
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Conclusion
Can Uzun's journey from Regensburg to Nürnberg to Frankfurt and the 2026 World Cup squad at 20 is one of the most compelling stories in Turkish football. His eight Bundesliga goals in 2025–26, Champions League experience with Frankfurt, and pace that UEFA data records at over 30 km/h make him one of the most dangerous young attackers at the tournament. Turkey's World Cup campaign will partly depend on how quickly Uzun can translate his Bundesliga form onto the global stage.
