Turkish association football player
Efe-Kaan Sihlaroglu (Turkish: Sihlaroğlu; born 8 July 2005) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for 2. Bundesliga club Karlsruher SC. Born in Germany, he represents Turkey at international level.[1]
Club career
Sihlaroglu is a youth academy graduate of Karlsruher SC. He signed his first professional contract with the club on 28 October 2021.[2] He made his professional debut for the club on 27 November 2021 in a 4–0 league win against Hannover 96.[3] His debut at the age of 16 years and 142 days made him the youngest player ever to appear in a 2. Bundesliga match, a record which was previously held by Philipp Sonn.[4][5]
International career
Born in Germany, Sihlaroglu is of Turkish descent. He was called to a training camp for the Turkey U17s in December 2021.[6] In May 2022, he was named in the squad for the 2022 UEFA European Under-17 Championship.[7]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 27 November 2021[1]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club |
Season |
League |
Cup |
Continental |
Total
|
Division |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals |
Apps |
Goals
|
Karlsruher SC |
2021–22 |
2. Bundesliga |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
— |
1 |
0
|
Career total |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0
|
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