3 Merih Demiral
Merih Demiral, 1998-03-05, Defender for Türkiye, plays for Al-Ahli. 45 international caps, 5 goals. Part of Türkiye's 2026 World Cup Group D squad.
Biography
Al-Ahli centre-back who scored twice against Austria at Euro 2024. Currently plying his trade at Al-Ahli, a dependable defender, Merih Demiral combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Türkiye's backline. Has earned 45 international caps, scoring 5 goals, building significant international experience. Set to compete with Türkiye at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 2 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
Notable people with the name are as follows: Merih Demiral (born 1998), Turkish football player Merih Karaaslan (1949–2002), Turkish architect Merih Sezen (1919–2011), Turkish Olympic fencer