İlkay Gündoğan German Footballer From Gelsenkirchen
İlkay Gündoğan · association football player · German
Biography
Born on 24 October 1990 in Gelsenkirchen, İlkay Gündoğan is a German footballer. He has played for Germany men's national association football team (2011–2024) and Manchester City F.C. (2016–2023).
Early life
İlkay Gündoğan was educated at Bertolt-Brecht-Schule Nürnberg, finishing in 2011.
Career
He plays as a midfielder. İlkay Gündoğan’s listed career opens with Germany national under-18 football team in 2008. In all, 13 teams are listed for him, among them Germany men's national association football team, Manchester City F.C. and Borussia Dortmund. His longest spell on record is at Germany men's national association football team, from 2011 to 2024. İlkay Gündoğan’s most recent listed move is to Galatasaray S.K. in 2025. At Germany men's national association football team (2011–2024), his team-mates on record include Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller and Toni Kroos. Manchester City F.C. team-mates from the same years include Kelechi Iheanacho, Kevin De Bruyne and Benjamin Mendy.
Recognition
In 2023, he won the German Footballer of the Year.
Personal life
He is married to Sara Arfaoui.
Teams
13 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Germany national under-18 football team | Midfielder |
| 2008–2009 | Germany national under-19 football team | Midfielder |
| 2008–2009 | VfL Bochum II | Midfielder |
| 2009–2011 | 1. FC Nürnberg | Midfielder |
| 2009–2010 | Germany national under-20 football team | Midfielder |
| 2010–2012 | Germany national under-21 football team | Midfielder |
| 2011–2016 | Borussia Dortmund | Midfielder |
| 2011–2024 | Germany men's national association football team | Midfielder |
| 2012 | Borussia Dortmund II | Midfielder |
| 2016–2023 | Manchester City F.C. | Midfielder |
| 2023–2024 | FC Barcelona | Midfielder |
| 2024–2025 | Manchester City F.C. | Midfielder |
| 2025– | Galatasaray S.K. | Midfielder |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | German Footballer of the Year | Won |
İlkay Gündoğan on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 9.2M @ilkayguendogan
- Engagement rate
- 2.22% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 203,539
- Average comments
- 1,002 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
How old is İlkay Gündoğan?
İlkay Gündoğan is 36 years old, born on 24 October 1990 in Gelsenkirchen.
What is İlkay Gündoğan known for?
İlkay Gündoğan is a midfielder who has played for Germany men's national association football team and Manchester City F.C..
How tall is İlkay Gündoğan?
İlkay Gündoğan is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What is İlkay Gündoğan’s nationality?
İlkay Gündoğan is German, born in Gelsenkirchen.
Who is İlkay Gündoğan married to?
İlkay Gündoğan is married to Sara Arfaoui.
Has İlkay Gündoğan won any awards?
Yes. İlkay Gündoğan won German Footballer of the Year (2023).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q161089), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Granada · CC BY-SA 4.0
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