Tolga Ciğerci


Tolga Ciğerci is a Turkish footballer who plays as a midfielder for Fenerbahçe. He represented Germany at under-19 and under-20 level, before switching his allegiance to Turkey.

Career

He signed a three-year deal on 14 April 2014 with Hertha BSC to move permanently, after a full season on loan.
Ciğerci signed a three-year contract with Turkish club Galatasaray on 8 August 2016 for an initial fee of €3 million.

International career

Ciğerci played for Germany U-19 and U-20 teams, however, he chose to represent Turkey at senior level and was called up by manager Fatih Terim for Turkey's friendly match against Russia on August 31, 2016 and subsequently made his debut in a World Cup 2018 qualifying 1-1 tie against Croatia.

Club

Personal life

His younger brother, Tolcay Ciğerci, is also a midfielder, and made his professional debut for Hamburger SV in 2014. He instead chose to represent their ancestral Turkey at youth international level.

Honours

Club

;Galatasaray