Atakan Akkaynak

Atakan Akkaynak (born 5 January 1999) is a German professional footballer who plays for Willem II.[1]

Akkaynak was at Bayer Leverkusen[2] before signing a 3 year contract with Willem II in June 2018.[3]

He made his Eredivisie debut on August 17, 2018 appearing as a substitute against FC Groningen.[4]

Imternational career

Akkaynak has represented Germany at Under-19 level having captained their U18 and U17 sides.[5] He is also eligible for Turkey because of his descent (he also holds Turkish citizenship).[6]

References

  1. ↑ https://us.soccerway.com/players/atakan-akkaynak/419949/
  2. ↑ https://www.metro.co.uk/2017/09/10/chelsea-ready-to-battle-barcelona-for-bayer-leverkusen-midfielder-atakan-akkaynak-6915908/amp/
  3. ↑ http://www.football-oranje.com/willem-ii-confirm-double-german-deal/
  4. ↑ https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2018/08/17/netherlands/eredivisie/stichting-fc-groningen/sbv-willem-ii-tilburg/2793936/
  5. ↑ https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/643035/Chelsea-Bayer-Leverkusen-Atakan-Akkaynak-Barcelona-Roma-Transfer-Latest-CFC-News/amp
  6. ↑ Fissler, Neil (2017-09-09). "EXCLUSIVE: Chelsea set for bidding war with Barcelona for German wonderkid Atakan Akkaynak". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
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