Yunus Akgun Profile, Stats and Career
Galatasaray's flying right winger, Leicester City loanee, and Turkey's sharp-shooting wide forward at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Abdul Ahad
Published June 2026Yunus Akgün is a 25-year-old Turkish right winger who plays for Galatasaray in the Süper Lig. The number 11 has 17 caps for Turkey and is one of the most effective attacking wide players in Turkish football, contributing 5 goals and 6 assists in 22 Süper Lig appearances in 2025–26. This profile covers his age, current club, career story, and international record.
Born in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, Akgün is a Galatasaray academy product who has spent his entire professional career at the club, with loan spells at Adana Demirspor and Leicester City. He has won three Süper Lig titles with Galatasaray and is part of Turkey's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad. His contract runs through June 2029.
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Yunus Akgün is a Turkish professional footballer born on 7 July 2000 in Küçükçekmece, Istanbul. He plays as a right winger and attacking midfielder for Galatasaray and has 17 caps for Turkey. Akgün has won three Süper Lig titles with Galatasaray and is part of Turkey's 2026 FIFA World Cup squad.
Early Life and Background
Akgün joined Galatasaray's youth academy from Kosova Güç Spor in 2011, developing through every age group at the Istanbul club. He made his senior debut in 2018 and scored a hat-trick in a Turkish Cup win over Boluspor in January 2019, signalling his potential at first-team level. Loan spells at Adana Demirspor (2021–2022) and Leicester City (2023–24) gave him consistent senior football and European exposure.
Yunus Akgün Personal Info and Profile
| Date of birth | 7 July 2000 |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 |
| Place of birth | Küçükçekmece, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkey |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in / 1.73 m |
| Weight | 139 lbs / 63 kg |
| Position | Right Winger / Attacking Midfielder |
| Current club | Galatasaray |
| Jersey number | 11 |
Transfer News and Market Value
Akgün returned from his Leicester City loan in June 2024 and signed a new contract with Galatasaray running through June 2029. His current estimated market value is approximately €17–18 million, reflecting his consistent output and the value of a proven domestic title-winner with European experience.
Club Career
Akgün made his mark at Adana Demirspor in 2021–22, scoring 8 goals and adding 9 assists in 34 appearances — the form that confirmed his potential. His Premier League loan at Leicester City in 2023–24 (34 appearances, 9 goals, 7 assists) further showcased his ability in English football. Back at Galatasaray in 2025–26, he has produced 5 goals and 6 assists in 22 Süper Lig matches, running the right flank of Okan Buruk's title-winning side.
Club Career Stats
| Period | Club | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2021 | Galatasaray | ~45 | 2 | 3 |
| 2021–2022 | Adana Demirspor (loan) | 34 | 8 | 9 |
| 2022–2023 | Galatasaray | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023–2024 | Leicester City (loan) | 34 | 9 | 7 |
| 2024–present | Galatasaray | 52+ | 12 | 16 |
2025–26 Süper Lig
| Season | Club | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow Cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 SL | Galatasaray | 22 | 5 | 6 | 0 |
International Career
Akgün made his senior Turkey debut in 2022 and has earned 17 caps, scoring 3 goals. He was part of the Turkey squad at UEFA Euro 2024 and is named in the 2026 FIFA World Cup squad as one of nine Turkish forwards.
| National team | Caps | Goals | Tournament involvement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 17 | 3 | UEFA Euro 2024; 2026 FIFA World Cup squad |
Honours and Trophies
| Trophy | Times Won | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Süper Lig | 3 | 2023, 2024, 2025 (+ 2026 title) |
| Turkish Cup | 1 | 2025 |
| Turkish Super Cup | 1 | 2023 |
Playing Style and Key Strengths
Akgün is a direct, right-footed winger who is most effective driving down the right flank and cutting inside onto his stronger foot. His 5 goals and 6 assists in 22 league starts in 2025–26 represent the best attacking return of his career at club level. His Leicester City loan also showed he can adapt to the higher pressing demands of English football, making 34 appearances across all competitions.
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Conclusion
Yunus Akgün's career arc from academy prospect to Galatasaray regular and Premier League loan player to World Cup squad member is a story of gradual and well-earned development. His 2025–26 output — 5 goals, 6 assists — is the best attacking season of his career, arriving at exactly the right moment ahead of Turkey's first World Cup in 24 years. He will be competing for minutes in a deep forward line but his domestic form gives him a strong case for involvement.
