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3 Merih Demiral
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Club season 2025/26 Saudi Pro League
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5
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Caps
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Goals
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Starting centre-back in Saudi Pro League
Date of birth1998-03-05 (age 28) NationalityTürkiye ClubAl-Ahli · Saudi Arabia LeagueSaudi Pro League PositionDF · Centre-back · #3 Height190 cm Preferred footRight Market value€18M
A Fenerbahçe academy product, Merih Demiral launched his career in Portugal with Sporting's setup before moves to Alanyaspor, Juventus and Atalanta established him as a powerful, aggressive centre-back. He joined Saudi side Al-Ahli in 2023. He became a national hero at Euro 2024 by scoring twice against Austria, including a goal after just 57 seconds.
- Scored the fastest-ever goal in the knockout stages of a European Championship (57 seconds) against Austria at Euro 2024
- Bagged a brace in that same round-of-16 win over Austria
- Began his senior career in Portugal before returning via Alanyaspor
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