Mertcan Ayhan
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Mertcan Ayhan (born 8 September 2006) is a professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for 2. Bundesliga club Schalke 04. Born in Germany, he represents Turkey at international youth level.
Club career
Ayhan signed a professional contract with Schalke 04 on 21 July 2025, lasting until June 2028. He made his first team debut for the club in the 2. Bundesliga in a 2–1 home win against Hertha BSC on 1 August 2025.
International career
Ayhan has represented Turkey at under-17, under-18, under-19 and under-21 level.
Personal life
Ayhan is the younger brother of Turkish international player Kaan Ayhan, who also started his professional football career at Schalke 04.
Career statistics
As of match played 15 March 2026
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Schalke 04 | 2025–26 | 2. Bundesliga | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Schalke 04 II | 2025–26 | Regionalliga West | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | |
| Career total | 22 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
External links
- at the Schalke 04 website
- at Soccerway
- at kicker (in German)