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title: Yunus Akgün
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type: biography
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  type: biography
  disambiguation: Yunus Akgün: Galatasaray & Türkiye star winger.  Süper Lig & Championship winner.  Exceptional talent.
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# Yunus Akgün

> Yunus Akgün is a Turkish national football player who plays as a right winger for Turkish Süper Lig club Galatasaray.

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| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Club(s) | Galatasaray |
| Jersey Number(Number) | 11 |
| Height(s)(Text) | 1.73 m |
| Place of Birth(Text) | Istanbul |
| Position(s) | Right Winger |
| Date of Birth(Text) | July 7, 2000 |
| Market Value | €11.00 million |
| Foot | Left |

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### **Early Life and Career Beginnings**

Born on [July](/en/detay/july/llms.txt) 7, 2000, in Istanbul, Yunus Akgün began his football journey in Galatasaray’s youth academy and later signed a professional contract to join the senior team.

He made his professional debut on [August](/en/detay/august/llms.txt) 5, 2018, in the Turkish Super Cup [final](/en/detay/final-749206/llms.txt) against Akhisar Belediyespor. That same season, he played his first Süper Lig match on August 27, 2018, in a 6-0 victory against Alanyaspor, where he also recorded his first assist.

During the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League group stages, he came on as a substitute in the 86th minute against Porto, making him the youngest Galatasaray player to appear in the UEFA Champions League after Emre Belözoğlu.

### **Adana Demirspor Period**

Yunus Akgün spent the 2020-2021 season on loan [at](/en/detay/at-3/llms.txt) [Adana](/en/detay/adana-2/llms.txt) Demirspor, playing a significant role in the team's 1st League championship victory. He remained on loan for another season, during which his impressive performances earned him a call-up to the Türkiye National Football Team.

### **Return to Galatasaray and Championship**

In the 2022-2023 season, Yunus Akgün returned to Galatasaray and became a part of the squad under the management of Okan Buruk. At the end of the season, he celebrated the Süper Lig championship with the team.

### **Leicester City Period**

During the 2023-2024 season, Yunus Akgün joined English Championship side Leicester City on loan. He adapted to English football during his tenure and contributed to Leicester City's Championship title and promotion to the Premier League. He returned to Galatasaray for the 2024-2025 season.

### **Playing Position and Technical Attributes**

Yunus Akgün is a left-footed player primarily positioned as a right winger. In addition to this role, he [can](/en/detay/can-3/llms.txt) also play as a left winger and [an](/en/detay/an-2/llms.txt) attacking midfielder.

### **National Team Performance**

Yunus Akgün [has](/en/detay/has-3/llms.txt) represented Türkiye at various youth levels, including U16, U17, U19, U20, and U21. In the senior national team, he has made 14 appearances and scored two goals.

### **Achievements**

- **3 Süper Lig Championships:** 2018-2019, 2022-2023, 2023-2024 (Galatasaray)
- **1 Turkish Super Cup Championship:** 2019-2020 (Galatasaray)
- **1 Turkish Cup Championship:** 2018-2019 (Galatasaray)
- **1 TFF 1. Lig(**1st League)**&#32;Championship:** 2020-2021 (Adana Demirspor)
- **1 EFL Championship Title:** 2023-2024 (Leicester City)

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## Academic Sources and References

1. "Yunus Akgün." Transfermarkt. Accessed January 11, 2025. Transfermarkt Profile
2. Galatasaray Sports Club. "11 Yunus Akgün." Accessed January 11, 2025. Galatasaray Official Website
3. Turkish Football Federation. "Yunus Akgün Profile." Accessed January 11, 2025. TFF Official Website