Squad: Nuri Sahin (15)

Nuri Sahin

Sahin was born on 5 September 1988 in Ludenscheid, Germany. His early football days can be traced back to Meinerzhagen prior to joining Borussia Dortmund's academy in 2001. On 6 August 2005, Sahin set a record by becoming the youngest player to debut in the Bundesliga in a match against Wolfsburg. Three months later (26 November), he also became the youngest player to score in the Bundesliga with a goal against Nuremberg.

His international career has been equally as successful. Sahin played and won the European Championship with Turkey's Under-17 side at the age of 16. He later participated in the Under-17 World Cup, and despite falling to Brazil in the semifinals, Sahin was one of the best players in the championship and finished as the second highest scorer of the competition. He debuted for Turkey in October 2005 against Germany and became the youngest player to ever score for his country.

Data

• Place of Birth: Ludenscheid, Germany
• Date of Birth: 05/09/1988
• Position: Midfielder
• Weight: 65 kg
• Height: 179 cm
• Nationality: Turkish/German

Honours

• KNVB: 2008
• La Liga (Spanish League): 2011/12
• Bundesliga: 2010/11
• UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship: 2005