Tolga Ciğerci


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

Club career

Ciğerci 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.
On 31 January 2023, Ciğerci returned to Hertha BSC on a 1.5-year deal.
On 11 July 2023, Ciğerci returned back to MKE Ankaragücü on a 2-year contract.

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 31 August 2016 and subsequently made his debut in a World Cup 2018 qualifying 1-1 tie against Croatia.

Personal life

His younger brother, Tolcay Ciğerci, is also a midfielder, and made his professional debut for Hamburger SV in 2014.

Honours

Galatasaray