German footballer
Born: October 24, 1990
İlkay Gündoğan, born on October 24, 1990, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, is a professional footballer of Turkish descent who plays as a central midfielder. Known for his technical ability, vision, and leadership, Gündoğan has established himself as one of the most consistent midfielders in European football.
Gündoğan began his professional career at VfL Bochum before joining 1. FC Nürnberg in 2009. His performances caught the attention of Borussia Dortmund, where he moved in 2011. Under coach Jürgen Klopp, Gündoğan became a key player, helping Dortmund win the Bundesliga title in 2012 and reach the UEFA Champions League final in 2013.
In 2016, Gündoğan joined Manchester City, where he enjoyed immense success. With City, he won multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups, and EFL Cups, and was instrumental in their Champions League campaigns. In 2021, he was City’s top scorer in the league, showcasing his offensive capabilities.
In 2023, Gündoğan transferred to FC Barcelona, continuing his career at one of the world’s biggest clubs. He has also been a vital part of the German national team, representing his country in major international tournaments, including the World Cup and UEFA Euro championships.
İlkay Gündoğan’s 5 most popular quotes
- I speak German, Turkish and English perfectly. And I can communicate in Russian.
- If I don’t get out of my comfort zone, I will never change and never improve.
- Everyone has his or her own opinion and I always welcome criticism. That’s why we have freedom of expression and that’s also what I stand for – but I won’t stand for insults.
- We always feel when we’re able to score the first goal or an early goal, we feel like we are unstoppable.
- Believe me: Everyone at City knows about Timo Werner. Many of my team-mates asked what kind of guy he is. He deserves respect.
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