Ahmet Arslan (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 March 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Memmingen, Germany | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sydney FC | ||
| Number | 70 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1998–2001 | TSV Ottobeuren | ||
| 2001–2002 | 1. FC Phönix Lübeck | ||
| 2002–2008 | Lübeck 1876 | ||
| 2008–2011 | TSV Siems | ||
| 2011–2013 | VfB Lübeck | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013–2014 | VfB Lübeck | 2 | (0) |
| 2014–2016 | Hamburger SV II | 63 | (33) |
| 2015 | → Hamburger SV | 1 | (0) |
| 2016–2018 | VfL Osnabrück | 49 | (3) |
| 2018–2020 | VfB Lübeck | 56 | (31) |
| 2020–2023 | Holstein Kiel | 22 | (2) |
| 2022 | Holstein Kiel II | 2 | (3) |
| 2022–2023 | → Dynamo Dresden (loan) | 36 | (25) |
| 2023–2024 | 1. FC Magdeburg | 9 | (2) |
| 2024 | → Dynamo Dresden (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2024–2026 | Rot-Weiss Essen | 53 | (18) |
| 2026– | Sydney FC | 3 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 21 February 2026 | |||
Ahmet Arslan (born 30 March 1994) is a German professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for A-League club Sydney FC.
Career
Arslan is a youth exponent from Hamburger SV. On 28 November 2015, he made his Bundesliga debut against Werder Bremen.[1]
In June 2020, it was announced Arslan would join 2. Bundesliga side Holstein Kiel from arch rivals VfB Lübeck. He signed a contract until 2024.[2]
In January 2024, Arslan returned to 3. Liga club Dynamo Dresden on loan until the end of the season, having previously had a very successful loan spell the previous season.[3]
On 28 July 2024, Arslan signed with Rot-Weiss Essen.[4] Arslan departed the club on 10 February 2026.[5]
On 11 February 2026, Arslan was announced as a deadline day signing for Australian club Sydney FC for the remainder of the 2025–26 season, with an option to extend for an additional season.[6] He made his debut three days later against Adelaide United at Allianz Stadium, coming off the bench in the 60th minute.[7]
Personal life
Arslan is of Turkish descent.[8]
References
- ^ "Werder Bremen vs. Hamburger SV - 28 November 2015". Soccerway. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ^ "Holstein Kiel verpflichtet Lübecks Leistungsträger Arslan". kicker (in German). 15 June 2020. Retrieved 15 June 2020.
- ^ "Ahmet Arslan kehrt bis zum Sommer zur SGD zurück" [Ahmet Arslan returns to SGD by the summer.]. www.dynamo-dresden.de (in German). 31 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Rot-Weiss Essen verpflichtet Ahmet Arslan" [Rot-Weiss Essen signs Ahmet Arslan] (in German). Rot-Weiss Essen. 28 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
- ^ "Ahmet Arslan verlässt Rot-Weiss Essen - Rot-Weiss Essen" [Ahmet Arslan leaves Rot-Weiss Essen]. Rot-Weiss Essen (in German). 10 February 2026. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ davidw (10 February 2026). "Sydney FC Sign Prolific Turkish Attacker". Sydney FC. Retrieved 10 February 2026.
- ^ "Sydney FC Dealt Agonising Late Draw". Sydney FC. 17 February 2026.
- ^ Alberti, Stefan (9 June 2016). "VfL Osnabrück: Ahmet Arslan kommt aus der HSV-Reserve".
External links
- Ahmet Arslan at WorldFootball.net
- Ahmet Arslan at kicker (in German)