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Height
43
Shirt
19 years
Sep 8, 2006
Right
Preferred foot
Germany
Country
€1.2M
Transfer value
Position
Primary
Center-back
CB

Player traits

Stats compared to other center-backs
Touches25%Shot attempts49%Goals0%
Chances created62%Aerial duels won28%Defensive contributions35%
Transfer value: €1.2M
Highest: €1.2M(Jan 1, 2026)
€1.2M
€890K
€600K
€300K
€0

2. Bundesliga 2025/2026

0
Goals
0
Assists
13
Started
19
Matches
1,292
Minutes played
6.86
Rating
4
Yellow cards
0
Red cards
Match stats

Feb 21

Magdeburg
W5-3
18
0
0
0
0
6.2

Feb 15

Holstein Kiel
W1-2
45
0
0
0
0
6.8

Feb 7

Dynamo Dresden
D2-2
90
0
0
1
0
6.8

Jan 31

Bochum
L2-0
90
0
0
0
0
5.7

Jan 25

Kaiserslautern
D2-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.3

Jan 17

Hertha BSC
D0-0
15
0
0
0
0
6.6

Dec 21, 2025

Eintracht Braunschweig
L2-1
74
0
0
0
0
6.1

Dec 14, 2025

1. FC Nürnberg
W1-0
90
0
0
0
0
7.7

Dec 5, 2025

Fortuna Düsseldorf
W0-2
90
0
0
0
0
7.9

Nov 28, 2025

Paderborn
W2-1
90
0
0
0
0
7.1
Schalke 04

Feb 21

2. Bundesliga
Magdeburg
5-3
18‎’‎
6.2

Feb 15

2. Bundesliga
Holstein Kiel
1-2
45‎’‎
6.8

Feb 7

2. Bundesliga
Dynamo Dresden
2-2
90‎’‎
6.8

Jan 31

2. Bundesliga
Bochum
2-0
90‎’‎
5.7

Jan 25

2. Bundesliga
Kaiserslautern
2-2
90‎’‎
7.3
2025/2026

Season shot map

On target: 17%
  • 6Shots
  • 0Goals
  • 0.14xG
0 - 0
Shot typeRight footSituationIndividual playResultBlocked
0.01xG-xGOT
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Season performance
Minutes played: 1,292

Shooting

Goals
0
Expected goals (xG)
0.14
Non-penalty xG
0.14
Shots
6
Shots on target
1
Headed shots
3

Passing

Assists
0
Expected assists (xA)
1.10
Successful passes
416
Successful passes %
75.6%
Accurate long balls
36
Accurate long balls %
41.4%
Chances created
4
Successful crosses
3
Successful crosses %
37.5%

Possession

Successful dribbles
8
Successful dribbles %
88.9%
Duels won
69
Duels won %
55.2%
Aerial duels won
24
Aerial duels won %
53.3%
Touches
801
Touches in opposition box
8
Dispossessed
6
Fouls won
7

Defending

Penalties conceded
1
Tackles
31
Interceptions
14
Blocked shots
7
Fouls committed
20
Recoveries
58
Possession won final 3rd
4
Dribbled past
9
Clearances
58
Clean sheets
5
Goals conceded while on pitch
14
xG against while on pitch
14.58

Discipline

Yellow cards
4
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, 1,292 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.86, 4 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:

Mertcan Ayhan's next match is on February 28, 2026 when Schalke 04 face Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga.

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 Sanchez, Dylan Leonard, Hasan Kurucay, 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, Tomas Kalas, Finn Porath, Anton Donkor, Tim-Justin Dietrich, Luca Podlech, Vitalie Becker, Ayman Gulasi, Mika Wallentowitz, Johannes Siebeking, Max Grueger, Luca Vozar, Peter Remmert, Henning Matriciani, Mika Khadr, Paul Popperl, 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 Aleksandar Pavlovic, Alexander Nübel, Angelo Stiller, David Raum, Felix Nmecha, Finn Dahmen, Florian Wirtz, Forzan Assan Ouedraogo, Jamie Leweling, Jonathan Burkardt, Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich, Karim Adeyemi, Kevin Schade, Leon Goretzka, Leroy Sané, Malick Thiaw, Maximilian Beier, Nadiem Amiri, Nathaniel Brown, Nick Woltemade, Nico Schlotterbeck, Noah Atubolu, Oliver Baumann, Ridle Baku, Robert Andrich, Said El Mala, Serge Gnabry, Waldemar Anton, Ann-Katrin Berger, Carlotta Wamser, Elisa Senss, Ena Mahmutovic, Franziska Kett, Giulia Gwinn, Janina Minge, Jella Veit, Jule Brand, Kathrin-Julia Hendrich, Klara Bühl, Laura Freigang, Lea Schüller, Linda Dallmann, Lisanne Gräwe, Nicole Anyomi, Rebecca Knaak, Sarai Linder, Selina Cerci, Shekiera Martinez, Sjoeke Nüsken, Stina Johannes, and Vivien Endemann. 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
Touches25%Shot attempts49%Goals0%
Chances created62%Aerial duels won28%Defensive contributions35%

Career

Senior career

Schalke 04 IIJul 2025 - now
1
0
21
0

Youth career

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

National team

3
0
9
2
  • Matches
  • Goals

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, 1,292 minutes, an average FotMob rating of 6.86, 4 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:

Mertcan Ayhan's next match is on February 28, 2026 when Schalke 04 face Greuther Fürth in the 2. Bundesliga.

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 Sanchez, Dylan Leonard, Hasan Kurucay, 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, Tomas Kalas, Finn Porath, Anton Donkor, Tim-Justin Dietrich, Luca Podlech, Vitalie Becker, Ayman Gulasi, Mika Wallentowitz, Johannes Siebeking, Max Grueger, Luca Vozar, Peter Remmert, Henning Matriciani, Mika Khadr, Paul Popperl, 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 Aleksandar Pavlovic, Alexander Nübel, Angelo Stiller, David Raum, Felix Nmecha, Finn Dahmen, Florian Wirtz, Forzan Assan Ouedraogo, Jamie Leweling, Jonathan Burkardt, Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich, Karim Adeyemi, Kevin Schade, Leon Goretzka, Leroy Sané, Malick Thiaw, Maximilian Beier, Nadiem Amiri, Nathaniel Brown, Nick Woltemade, Nico Schlotterbeck, Noah Atubolu, Oliver Baumann, Ridle Baku, Robert Andrich, Said El Mala, Serge Gnabry, Waldemar Anton, Ann-Katrin Berger, Carlotta Wamser, Elisa Senss, Ena Mahmutovic, Franziska Kett, Giulia Gwinn, Janina Minge, Jella Veit, Jule Brand, Kathrin-Julia Hendrich, Klara Bühl, Laura Freigang, Lea Schüller, Linda Dallmann, Lisanne Gräwe, Nicole Anyomi, Rebecca Knaak, Sarai Linder, Selina Cerci, Shekiera Martinez, Sjoeke Nüsken, Stina Johannes, and Vivien Endemann. 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.