Yiğit Efe Demir


Yiğit Efe Demir is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe and the Turkey national team.
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Career

Early years

He started his career at Hürriyet Gücü SK from Istanbul between 2013 and 2017, playing alongside Kerem Küçükkaya who is a central defender. They played for Altınordu Academy between the 2017–2020 seasons.
Then they transferred to Fenerbahçe Academy, where they played between the 2020–2023 seasons. On 3 August 2022, they signed their first professional contract with Fenerbahçe.

Gençlerbirliği (loan, 2023–2024)

He played on loan at Gençlerbirliği in the 2023–2024 season, played 13 matches in 2023–24 TFF 1. Lig season and 4 matches in 2023–24 Turkish Cup.

Fatih Karagümrük (loan, 2024–2025)

He played on loan at Fatih Karagümrük in the 2024–2025 season, played 36 matches in 2024–25 TFF 1. Lig season and one match in Süper Lig play-off.

Fenerbahçe (2025–present)

On 9 July 2025, he signed four-year contract extension with Fenerbahçe.
On 12 August 2025, he made his professional debut with Fenerbahçe in a 2025–26 UEFA Champions League third qualifying round second match against Feyenoord, as a late substitute in 5-2 home victory.
On 27 November 2026, he made his debut as a starter with the team, in a UEFA Europa League match against Ferencváros.
As a Turkish professional football player, he made his Süper Lig debut on 6 December 2025, as a starter in a 1-1 away tie against Başakşehir.

International career

Demir is a youth international for Turkey, having represented 1 match for the U19s in 2022 and having represented 2 matches for the U21s since 2024.

Style of play

Demir known for his composure and strong game reading, his potential shines in workrate and defensive traits. He is right-footed and began playing for center-back, although he also plays as a right-back position if needed.

Honours

Club

Fenerbahçe
Fatih Karagümrük