Tolga Ciğerci (; born 23 March 1992) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for MKE Ankaragücü. 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.

Tolga Ciğerci

Ciğerci signed a three-year contract with Turkish club Galatasaray on 8 August 2016 for an initial fee of €3 million.

Tolga Ciğerci

On 31 January 2023, Ciğerci returned to Hertha BSC on a 1.5-year deal.

Tolga Ciğerci

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.

Career statistics

Honours

Galatasaray

Süper Lig: 2017–18

References

External links

1992 births

Living people

People from Nordenham

Citizens of Turkey through descent

German sportspeople of Turkish descent

Turkish men's footballers

German men's footballers

Footballers from Lower Saxony

Men's association football midfielders

Turkey men's international footballers

Germany men's youth international footballers

Bundesliga players

Regionalliga players

Süper Lig players

VfL Wolfsburg players

VfL Wolfsburg II players

Borussia Mönchengladbach players

Borussia Mönchengladbach II players

Hertha BSC players

Hertha BSC II players

Galatasaray S.K. footballers

Fenerbahçe S.K. footballers

İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. players

MKE Ankaragücü footballers