İlkay Gündoğan
CM · Barcelona · Germany
Quick facts
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Born
October 24, 1990
Zodiac
♏ Scorpio
About
İlkay Gündoğan is a central midfielder for Germany. He plays for Barcelona since 2024. With 75 senior caps and 16 international goals, İlkay adds experience, structure, and game intelligence to Germany. His recent role emphasizes disciplined positioning, efficient decision-making, and consistency across high-tempo match phases. Heading into the 2026 World Cup cycle, he profiles as a trusted option for difficult fixtures and in-game tactical adjustments.
Strengths
- +Ball progression under pressure
- +Tempo control
- +Work rate between both boxes
Weaknesses
- −Final pass consistency at high tempo
- −Defensive coverage after turnovers
Role in the XI
In the projected XI, İlkay fits as a central midfielder, with responsibilities built around shape, timing, and clean execution in and out of possession. His profile supports tactical balance and gives the coaching staff dependable options under pressure.
Skill Profile
Rating breakdown and core attribute balance.
53
PAC
78
SHO
82
PAS
76
DRI
68
DEF
63
PHY
Career Timeline
Club progression, international milestones, and current status.
Born in Germany
İlkay Gündoğan was born on October 24, 1990 in Germany.
Played for VfL Bochum II
Played for VfL Bochum II, making 2 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Played for 1. FC Nürnberg
Played for 1. FC Nürnberg, making 48 appearances and scoring 6 goals.
Played for Borussia Dortmund
Played for Borussia Dortmund, making 105 appearances and scoring 10 goals.
Played for Borussia Dortmund II
Played for Borussia Dortmund II, making 1 appearance.
International debut for Germany
Made senior international debut for Germany. Has earned 75 caps and scored 16 goals for the national team.
Played for Manchester City
Played for Manchester City, making 188 appearances and scoring 44 goals.
Played for Barcelona
Played for Barcelona, making 36 appearances and scoring 5 goals.
Played for Manchester City
Played for Manchester City, making 33 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Joined Galatasaray
Signed for Galatasaray, making 15 appearances and scoring 2 goals.
Current Status
Currently playing for Barcelona and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with Germany.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barcelona | 2023–2024 | 36 | 5 | - |
Manchester City | 2016–2023 | 188 | 44 | - |
Borussia Dortmund | 2011–2016 | 105 | 10 | - |
Borussia Dortmund II | 2012–2012 | 1 | 0 | - |
Galatasaray | 2025–Present | 15 | 2 | - |
1. FC Nürnberg | 2009–2011 | 48 | 6 | - |
VfL Bochum II | 2008–2009 | 2 | 1 | - |
Manchester City | 2024–2025 | 33 | 1 | - |
| Total | 428 | 69 | 0 | |
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2026 club status
Barcelona
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