Eren Dinkçi
Eren Sami Dinkçi is a professional footballer who plays as a forward or right winger for club 1. FC Heidenheim on loan from SC Freiburg. Born in Germany, he represented both Turkey and Germany internationally as a junior, before choosing to represent Turkey as a senior.
Club career
In his youth, Dinkçi played for hometown club SC Borgfeld. In January 2019, Dinkçi signed a contract with Werder Bremen lasting until 2022, though he was loaned back to SC Borgfeld for six months before joining Werder's youth academy in July 2019. Dinkçi made his professional debut for Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga on 19 December 2020, coming on as a substitute in the 86th minute for Romano Schmid against Mainz 05. In the 90th minute, he scored the winning goal for Bremen in a 1–0 away victory with a header via an assist from Tahith Chong.In April 2022, Dinkçi agreed a contract extension with Werder Bremen.
Dinkçi joined 1. FC Heidenheim, newly promoted to the Bundesliga, on loan for the 2023–24 season. During that season, he managed to record top speed of as Bundesliga's fastest player along with Alphonso Davies.
In April 2024, it was announced Dinkçi would join Bundesliga club SC Freiburg for the 2024–25 season.
On 30 January 2026, Dinkçi returned to 1. FC Heidenheim on loan.
International career
Born in Germany, Dinkçi is of Turkish descent. In 2020, he made one appearance for the Turkey U19s. That same year he switched and made three appearances for the Germany U20s.In September 2024, Dinkçi switched his allegiance again and was included into the senior Turkey national team for the UEFA Nations League games against Wales and Iceland, but remained on the bench in both games.