İlkay Gündoğan
Encyclopedia
İlkay Gündoğan is a German footballer who plays for German Bundesliga
club Borussia Dortmund
as a midfielder
, having previously played for VfL Bochum
and 1. FC Nuremberg.
to Nuremberg. In his fourth Bundesliga match on 19 September 2009, an away match against FC Bayern Munich
, he made his first assist. His first goal for the side came on 20 February 2010 in a home match, again versus Bayern. On 5 May 2011, it was announced that Gündoğan had signed a 4-year contract with Borussia Dortmund
.
in August 2011 for a friendly match against Brazil
, but did not feature in the game. On 11 October 2011, he made his debut for Germany after coming on as a substitute in the 3-1 home win against Belgium in a Euro 2012 qualifier. Prior to that he was approached by Turkey
, the birthplace of his parents. Gündoğan declined their offer in favour of playing for his native country.
Fußball-Bundesliga
The Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
club Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
, having previously played for VfL Bochum
VfL Bochum
Verein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...
and 1. FC Nuremberg.
Club career
The midfielder moved at the age of 18 from VfL BochumVfL Bochum
Verein für Leibesübungen Bochum 1848 Fußballgemeinschaft, commonly referred to as simply VfL Bochum, is a German association football club based in the city of Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia.-Founding to World War II:...
to Nuremberg. In his fourth Bundesliga match on 19 September 2009, an away match against FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich
FC Bayern Munich , is a German sports club based in Munich, Bavaria. It is best known for its professional football team, which is the most successful football club in Germany, having won 22 national titles and 15 cups....
, he made his first assist. His first goal for the side came on 20 February 2010 in a home match, again versus Bayern. On 5 May 2011, it was announced that Gündoğan had signed a 4-year contract with Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
Ballspielverein Borussia Dortmund, commonly BVB, are a German sports club based in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia. Dortmund are one of the most successful clubs in German football history. Borussia Dortmund play in the Bundesliga, the top league of German football...
.
International
After years of playing for the different youth teams, Gündoğan received his first call-up to the German senior sideGermany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
in August 2011 for a friendly match against Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
, but did not feature in the game. On 11 October 2011, he made his debut for Germany after coming on as a substitute in the 3-1 home win against Belgium in a Euro 2012 qualifier. Prior to that he was approached by Turkey
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
, the birthplace of his parents. Gündoğan declined their offer in favour of playing for his native country.
Honours
- Promotion to the BundesligaFußball-BundesligaThe Fußball-Bundesliga is a professional association football league in Germany. At the top of Germany's football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. It is contested by 18 teams and operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the 2. Bundesliga...
with 1. FC Nuremberg in 2009