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Mertcan Ayhan

Schalke 04
Height
43
Shirt
19 years
Sep 8, 2006
Right
Preferred foot
Germany
Country
€1.6M
Transfer value
Jun 30, 2028
Contract end
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches37%Shot attempts60%Goals0%
Chances created75%Aerial duels won33%Defensive contributions36%
Transfer value: €1.6M
Highest: €1.6M(Jun 1, 2026)
€1.6M
€1.2M
€810K
€400K
€0

2. Bundesliga 2025/2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
20
Started
27
Matches
1,938
Minutes played
6.90
Rating
6
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

May 17

Eintracht Braunschweig
W1-0
72
0
0
0
0
7.1

May 9

1. FC Nürnberg
L3-0
90
0
0
1
0
5.9

May 2

Fortuna Düsseldorf
W1-0
90
0
0
0
0
6.9

Apr 26

Paderborn
W2-3
90
0
0
0
0
7.1

Apr 19

Preussen Münster
W4-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.7

Apr 5

Karlsruher SC
W1-0
90
0
0
1
0
7.2

Mar 31

Croatia U21
L3-0
0
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 21

Darmstadt
D1-1
0
0
0
0
0
-

Mar 15

Hannover 96
D2-2
34
0
0
0
0
6.2

Mar 6

Arminia Bielefeld
W1-0
90
0
0
0
0
8.0
Schalke 04

May 17

2. Bundesliga
Eintracht Braunschweig
1-0
72‎’‎
7.1

May 9

2. Bundesliga
1. FC Nürnberg
3-0
90‎’‎
5.9

May 2

2. Bundesliga
Fortuna Düsseldorf
1-0
90‎’‎
6.9

Apr 26

2. Bundesliga
Paderborn
2-3
90‎’‎
7.1

Apr 19

2. Bundesliga
Preussen Münster
4-1
90‎’‎
7.7
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 9%
  • 11Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.80xG
1 - 0
Shot typeLeft footSituationRegular playResultMiss
0.06xG-xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,938

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.80
Non-penalty xG
0.80
Shots
11
Shots on target
1
Headed shots
6

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
1.49
Successful passes
719
Successful passes %
78.5%
Accurate long balls
53
Accurate long balls %
41.4%
Chances created
8
Successful crosses
3
Successful crosses %
33.3%

Possession

Successful dribbles
11
Successful dribbles %
73.3%
Duels won
101
Duels won %
49.8%
Aerial duels won
39
Aerial duels won %
43.8%
Touches
1,282
Touches in opposition box
15
Dispossessed
8
Fouls won
11

Defending

Defensive contributions
167
Tackles
41
Interceptions
27
Blocked shots
8
Fouls committed
26
Penalties conceded
1
Recoveries
83
Possession won final 3rd
5
Dribbled past
16
Clearances
91
Clean sheets
8
Goals conceded while on pitch
22
xG against while on pitch
22.69

Discipline

Yellow cards
6
Red cards
0

News

About

Mertcan Ayhan is a 19-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Schalke 04, born on September 8, 2006, who is right-footed. Follow Mertcan Ayhan on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 2. Bundesliga season, Mertcan Ayhan has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 1,938 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.9, 6 yellow cards.

Mertcan Ayhan's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Explore Mertcan Ayhan's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Mertcan Ayhan's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Mertcan Ayhan currently plays for Schalke 04 alongside Faaris Yusufu, Yassin Ben Balla, Loris Karius, Felipe Sánchez, Dylan Leonard, Hasan Kuruçay, Timo Becker, Ron Schallenberg, Christian Gomis, Moussa Sylla, Edin Dzeko, Bryan Lasme, Janik Bachmann, Emil Højlund, Moussa N'Diaye, Adrian Gantenbein, Christopher Antwi-Adjej, Kenan Karaman, Aris Bayindir, Dejan Ljubicic, Kevin Müller, Soufian El-Faouzi, Adil Aouchiche, Nikola Katic, Tomás Kalas, Finn Porath, Anton Donkor, Tim-Justin Dietrich, Luca Podlech, Vitalie Becker, Ayman Gülasi, Mika Wallentowitz, Johannes Siebeking, Max Grüger, Luca Vozar, Peter Remmert, Henning Matriciani, Mika Khadr, Paul Pöpperl, Zaid Amoussou-Tchibara, and Tidiane Toure. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

On the international stage, Mertcan Ayhan has represented Turkiye U21, Turkiye U19, and Turkiye U17.

Mertcan Ayhan is from Germany, and the national teams include Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rüdiger, Waldemar Anton, Jonathan Tah, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Joshua Kimmich, Kai Havertz, Leon Goretzka, Jamie Leweling, Jamal Musiala, Nick Woltemade, Oliver Baumann, Pascal Groß, Maximilian Beier, Nico Schlotterbeck, Angelo Stiller, Florian Wirtz, Nathaniel Brown, Leroy Sané, Nadiem Amiri, Alexander Nübel, David Raum, Felix Nmecha, Malick Thiaw, Lennart Karl, Deniz Undav, Ann-Katrin Berger, Sarai Linder, Camilla Küver, Kathrin-Julia Hendrich, Rebecca Knaak, Janina Minge, Lisanne Gräwe, Vivien Endemann, Sjoeke Nüsken, Lea Schüller, Stina Johannes, Carlotta Wamser, Larissa Michelle Mühlhaus, Selina Cerci, Linda Dallmann, Franziska Kett, Klara Bühl, Shekiera Martinez, Elisa Senss, Ena Mahmutovic, Jule Brand, Sophia Kleinherne, and Melissa Kössler. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Mertcan Ayhan has competed in 2. Bundesliga and DFB Pokal. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Mertcan Ayhan, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Mertcan Ayhan to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches37%Shot attempts60%Goals0%
Chances created75%Aerial duels won33%Defensive contributions36%

Career

Senior career

Schalke 04 IIJul 2025 - now
1
0
Schalke 04May 2025 - now
29
0

Youth career

Schalke 04 U19Aug 2023 - Jun 2025
30
8
FC Schalke 04 Under 17May 2022 - Jun 2023
17
4

National team

Turkiye U21Nov 2025 - now
1
0
Turkiye U19Mar 2025 - Mar 2025
3
0
Turkiye U17Mar 2022 - Oct 2023
9
2
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News

About

Mertcan Ayhan is a 19-year-old football player who plays as a center back for Schalke 04, born on September 8, 2006, who is right-footed. Follow Mertcan Ayhan on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

In the 2025/2026 2. Bundesliga season, Mertcan Ayhan has recorded 0 goals, 0 assists, 1,938 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.9, 6 yellow cards.

Mertcan Ayhan's 10 most recent matches are shown below. Visit each match page for full details including lineups, match events, and advanced statistics:

Explore Mertcan Ayhan's playing style with FotMob's interactive trait graph, which visualizes key attributes like attacking threat, defensive work rate, and passing ability based on performance data.

View Mertcan Ayhan's shot map on FotMob to see a visual breakdown of every shot taken this season, including expected goals (xG) for each attempt.

Mertcan Ayhan currently plays for Schalke 04 alongside Faaris Yusufu, Yassin Ben Balla, Loris Karius, Felipe Sánchez, Dylan Leonard, Hasan Kuruçay, Timo Becker, Ron Schallenberg, Christian Gomis, Moussa Sylla, Edin Dzeko, Bryan Lasme, Janik Bachmann, Emil Højlund, Moussa N'Diaye, Adrian Gantenbein, Christopher Antwi-Adjej, Kenan Karaman, Aris Bayindir, Dejan Ljubicic, Kevin Müller, Soufian El-Faouzi, Adil Aouchiche, Nikola Katic, Tomás Kalas, Finn Porath, Anton Donkor, Tim-Justin Dietrich, Luca Podlech, Vitalie Becker, Ayman Gülasi, Mika Wallentowitz, Johannes Siebeking, Max Grüger, Luca Vozar, Peter Remmert, Henning Matriciani, Mika Khadr, Paul Pöpperl, Zaid Amoussou-Tchibara, and Tidiane Toure. Visit their player pages on FotMob to explore detailed statistics, performance ratings, and career information.

On the international stage, Mertcan Ayhan has represented Turkiye U21, Turkiye U19, and Turkiye U17.

Mertcan Ayhan is from Germany, and the national teams include Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rüdiger, Waldemar Anton, Jonathan Tah, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Joshua Kimmich, Kai Havertz, Leon Goretzka, Jamie Leweling, Jamal Musiala, Nick Woltemade, Oliver Baumann, Pascal Groß, Maximilian Beier, Nico Schlotterbeck, Angelo Stiller, Florian Wirtz, Nathaniel Brown, Leroy Sané, Nadiem Amiri, Alexander Nübel, David Raum, Felix Nmecha, Malick Thiaw, Lennart Karl, Deniz Undav, Ann-Katrin Berger, Sarai Linder, Camilla Küver, Kathrin-Julia Hendrich, Rebecca Knaak, Janina Minge, Lisanne Gräwe, Vivien Endemann, Sjoeke Nüsken, Lea Schüller, Stina Johannes, Carlotta Wamser, Larissa Michelle Mühlhaus, Selina Cerci, Linda Dallmann, Franziska Kett, Klara Bühl, Shekiera Martinez, Elisa Senss, Ena Mahmutovic, Jule Brand, Sophia Kleinherne, and Melissa Kössler. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Mertcan Ayhan has competed in 2. Bundesliga and DFB Pokal. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Mertcan Ayhan, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Mertcan Ayhan to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.