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Merih Demiral
Centre-Back
Al-Ahli SFC
28 years old
190 cm
right foot
Market Value
€12.0M
Contract Expires
Jun 30, 2029
Appearances
379
Goals
19
Assists
13
Minutes
29,694
Career Statistics
| Season | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26/27 | AFC Champions League Elite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | King's Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Saudi Pro League | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Nations League A | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | AFC Champions League Elite | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | FIFA Intercontinental Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | King's Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Saudi Pro League | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| ↳ | Saudi Super Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | World Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | AFC Champions League Elite | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | King's Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Saudi Pro League | 30 | 1 | 2 |
| ↳ | Saudi Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Nations League B | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | King's Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Saudi Pro League | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| ↳ | UEFA Euro | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 22/23 | European Qualifiers | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| ↳ | Italy Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Serie A | 28 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Nations League C | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Champions League | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | Europa League | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Italy Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Serie A | 28 | 1 | 2 |
| ↳ | World Cup Qualification Playoffs | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Champions League | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Italy Cup | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Serie A | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| ↳ | UEFA Euro | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Nations League B | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| ↳ | World Cup Qualifiers (Europe) | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Champions League | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Serie A | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| ↳ | Supercoppa Italiana | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 18/19 | European Qualifiers | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| ↳ | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Serie A | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| ↳ | Süper Lig | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| ↳ | Türkiye Kupasi | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 17/18 | International Friendlies | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Liga Portugal 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Taça de Portugal | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Euro Under-21 qualification | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| 16/17 | International Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Liga Portugal 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | Taça de Portugal | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Euro Under-19 qualification | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 15/16 | International Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Euro Under-19 qualification | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 14/15 | International Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| ↳ | UEFA Euro Under-17 qualification | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Transfer History
€17.0M
Aug 19, 2023
€21.0M
Jul 1, 2022
Undisclosed
Jun 30, 2022
Undisclosed
Aug 6, 2021
€19.5M
Jul 5, 2019
€8.0M
Jul 1, 2019
Undisclosed
Jun 30, 2019
Undisclosed
Jan 30, 2019
€3.5M
Jan 29, 2019
Undisclosed
Jan 28, 2019
Undisclosed
Aug 16, 2018
Undisclosed
Jul 2, 2018
Alcanenense
€200.0K
Jul 1, 2017
Alcanenense
Undisclosed
Jun 30, 2017
Alcanenense
Undisclosed
Jan 11, 2017
Fenerbahce U19
Alcanenense
Undisclosed
Jul 21, 2016
Fenerbahce U17
Fenerbahce U19
Undisclosed
Nov 24, 2014
Fenerbahce U16
Fenerbahce U17
Undisclosed
Mar 24, 2014
Fenerbahce Yth.
Fenerbahce U16
Undisclosed
Jul 1, 2013
K.Mürsel IY Yth
Fenerbahce Yth.
Undisclosed
Oct 7, 2011
Market Value History
| Period | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 5, 2026 — Oct 5, 2026 | €12.0M | €2.0M |
| Jun 4, 2026 | €14.0M | +€2.0M |
| Jun 3, 2026 | €12.0M | €2.0M |
| Mar 18, 2026 | €14.0M | +€1.0M |
| Jan 8, 2026 | €13.0M | €1.0M |
| Dec 17, 2025 | €14.0M | +€1.0M |
| May 26, 2025 | €13.0M | €1.0M |
| Dec 12, 2024 | €14.0M | €2.0M |
| Jun 3, 2024 | €16.0M | €2.0M |
| Dec 14, 2023 | €18.0M | €2.0M |
| Jun 14, 2023 | €20.0M | €5.0M |
| Jun 6, 2022 — Nov 10, 2022 | €25.0M | €5.0M |
| Mar 14, 2022 | €30.0M | +€2.0M |
| May 24, 2021 — Dec 27, 2021 | €28.0M | €2.0M |
| Dec 28, 2020 | €30.0M | +€3.0M |
Achievements & Trophies
Italian champion
• Juventus FC
Italian cup winner
• Juventus FC
Italian Super Cup winner
• Juventus FC
Saudi Super Cup Winner
• Al-Ahli SFC
AFC Champions League winner
• Al-Ahli SFC×2
International Career
TurkiyeSenior
68
Caps
6
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Nov 20, 2018
Türkiye U21U21
13
Caps
0
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Nov 10, 2016
Türkiye U19U19
10
Caps
1
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Oct 10, 2015
Türkiye U17U17
7
Caps
1
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Sep 21, 2014
Türkiye U20U20
5
Caps
0
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: May 28, 2018
Türkiye U18U18
2
Caps
0
Goals
0
Assists
Debut: Sep 29, 2015
Injury History
| Injury | Period | Days Out | Games Missed |
|---|---|---|---|
| unknown injury | Apr 29, 2026 - May 7, 2026 | 9 | 2 |
| unknown injury | Feb 26, 2026 - Apr 15, 2026 | 49 | 8 |
| unknown injury | Jan 20, 2026 - Feb 24, 2026 | 36 | 9 |
| flu | Sep 19, 2025 - Present | 12 | 4 |
| flu | Sep 19, 2025 - Sep 30, 2025 | 12 | 2 |
| Muscle injury | Mar 15, 2025 - Mar 31, 2025 | 17 | 2 |
| Muscle injury | Mar 15, 2025 - Present | 17 | 3 |
| unknown injury | Oct 21, 2024 - Nov 5, 2024 | 16 | 3 |
| unknown injury | Jan 1, 2024 - Present | 49 | 1 |
| unknown injury | Jan 1, 2024 - Feb 18, 2024 | 49 | 1 |