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Merih Demiral
Market value
€12M
4 June 2026
Club
Al-Ahli Saudi Football ClubDefender
- Position detail
- Centre-back
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Born
- 5 March 1998
- Place of birth
- Kocaeli, Türkiye
- Height
- 1.90 m
- Nationality
- Türkiye
- At club since
- 19 August 2023
- Contract until
- 30 June 2029
- Agent
- DWMA
Next match
Saudi Pro League
Al Qadsiahv
Al Ahli· Prince Mohammed Bin Fahd Stadium, Dammam
Seasons
Complete seasons only, to 22/23
Seasons
6
Appearances
132
Goals
7
Assists
5
League
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | Serie A | Atalanta BC | 28 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Serie A | Atalanta BC | 28 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Serie A | Juventus FC | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Serie A | Juventus FC | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 18/19 | Süper Lig | Alanyaspor | 16 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 18/19 | Serie A | US Sassuolo | 14 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Domestic cups
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/22 | Italy Cup | Atalanta BC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Italy Cup | Juventus FC | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | Supercoppa Italiana | Juventus FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Continental club competitions
| Season | Competition | Team | Apps | Goals | Assists | Yellow cards | Red cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/22 | Champions League | Atalanta BC | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Europa League | Atalanta BC | 6 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 20/21 | Champions League | Juventus FC | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 19/20 | Champions League | Juventus FC | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shirt numbers
Squad numbers are recorded from 2013 onwards.
Club
| Season | Club | Number | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Al-Ahli | 28 | 20 |
| 24/25 | Al-Ahli | 28 | 30 |
| 22/23 |  Atalanta | 28 | 36 |
| 21/22 | Atalanta | 28 | 48 |
| 20/21 |  Juventus | 28 | 36 |
| 19/20 | Juventus | 28 | 33 |
| 2019 |  Sassuolo | 3 | 16 |
| 18/19 |  Alanyaspor | 4 | 18 |
National team
| Season | Country | Number | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 |  Türkiye | 3 | 3 |
Career moves
| Season | To | Type | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23/24 | Al-Ahli | Transfer | €17M |
| 22/23 | Atalanta | Transfer | €21M |
| 21/22 | Juventus | Transfer | Free transfer |
| 21/22 | Atalanta | Transfer | Free transfer |
| 19/20 | Juventus | Transfer | €19.5M |
| 19/20 | Sassuolo | Transfer | €8M |
| 18/19 | Alanyaspor | Transfer | Free transfer |
| 18/19 | Sassuolo | Transfer | Free transfer |
| 18/19 | Alanyaspor | Transfer | €3.5M |
| 18/19 |  Sporting | Transfer | Free transfer |
Market value
Current
€12M
Highest ever
€30M
on 3 March 2020
- 30 Jun 2017: €50k, Alcanenense
- 8 Sept 2017: €450k, Sporting B
- 23 Feb 2018: €500k, Sporting B
- 29 Jun 2018: €700k, Sporting B
- 11 Oct 2018: €1m, Alanyaspor
- 4 Jan 2019: €1.50m, Alanyaspor
- 1 Mar 2019: €5m, Sassuolo
- 6 Jun 2019: €15m, Sassuolo
- 12 Dec 2019: €20m, Juventus
- 3 Mar 2020: €30m, Juventus
- 8 Apr 2020: €27m, Juventus
- 29 Dec 2020: €30m, Juventus
- 25 May 2021: €28m, Juventus
- 28 Dec 2021: €28m, Atalanta
- 15 Mar 2022: €30m, Atalanta
- 7 Jun 2022: €25m, Atalanta
- 15 Jun 2023: €20m, Atalanta
- 15 Dec 2023: €18m, Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club
- 4 Jun 2024: €16m, Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club
- 13 Dec 2024: €14m, Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club
- 27 May 2025: €13m, Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club
- 18 Dec 2025: €14m, Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club
- 4 Jun 2026: €12m, Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club
Last change
Common questions
Which club does Merih Demiral play for?
- The current club of Merih Demiral is Al-Ahli Saudi Football Club.
What shirt number does Merih Demiral wear?
- Merih Demiral wears the number 28 shirt. The club is Al-Ahli.
What position does Merih Demiral play?
- Merih Demiral plays in the position of Centre-back.
How old is Merih Demiral?
- Merih Demiral is 28 years old, born on 5 March 1998.
What is the market value of Merih Demiral?
- The market value of Merih Demiral is €12M, recorded on 4 June 2026.
What is the highest market value recorded for Merih Demiral?
- The highest market value recorded for Merih Demiral is €30M, on 3 March 2020.
How many goals has Merih Demiral scored?
- In the seasons we have on record, Merih Demiral has played 132 matches. In those recorded seasons Merih Demiral scored 7 goals. These numbers cover the seasons in our records, and are not a complete career total.
How many international matches has Merih Demiral played?
- Merih Demiral has played 65 matches at international level. The national team on record is Türkiye. Merih Demiral scored 6 international goals.
What is the nationality of Merih Demiral?
- The nationality of Merih Demiral is Türkiye.
Where was Merih Demiral born?
- Merih Demiral was born in Kocaeli, Türkiye.
How tall is Merih Demiral?
- The height of Merih Demiral is 1.90 m.
Which foot does Merih Demiral prefer?
- Merih Demiral prefers the right foot.
When does the contract of Merih Demiral end?
- The contract of Merih Demiral runs until 30 June 2029.
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