Hakan Çalhanoğlu

Türkiye · #10 · Defensive midfielder

Hakan Çalhanoğlu is one of Turkey's most gifted players, a central midfielder who was playing for Inter Milan in Serie A at the time of the tournament. Born in Mannheim, Germany to Turkish parents, he came through the German youth system before committing to Turkey. At Inter Milan he had evolved from an attacking midfielder into a deep-lying playmaker who controlled the tempo of games with exceptional range of passing.

Born in Mannheim, Germany to Turkish parents.

Born in Germany to Turkish parents; eligible for both Germany and Turkey; chose Turkey.

Hakan Çalhanoğlu — 2026 World Cup profile

• NationTürkiye · Group D
• PositionDefensive midfielder
• Shirt number#10
• Age32 (born 8 February 1994)
• ClubFC Internazionale Milanoat the 2026 World Cup
• Club leagueSerie A · Italy
• NationalityTurkey
• BirthplaceMannheim, Germany
• Born abroadYes — represents Türkiye
• International caps108 (pre-tournament)
• Height178 cm

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