Samet Akaydin – Turkey | World Cup 2026 Player Profile
Samet Akaydin
Date of BirthMarch 13, 1994 (age 32)
Place of BirthTrabzon, Türkiye
Height / Weight190 / 83
PositionDefender
Current ClubRizespor
50
Career
Appearances
6
Career
Goals
2025-26 Season
| Competition | MP | Gls | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Türkiye Kupası | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Süper Lig | 29 | 3 | 1 |
| Süper Lig | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| UEFA Europa League | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Euro Championship | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| UEFA Nations League | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| World Cup - Qualification Europe | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| All Competitions | 50 | 6 | 1 |
15
Int'l
Caps
1
Int'l
Goals
Turkey International
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World Cup 2026
Group D →| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 2 |  Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 3 |  Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4 |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 3 |
2026 tournament outlook
Samet Akaydin will represent Turkey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Turkey have been drawn in Group D alongside United States, Paraguay, Australia. Their campaign begins on 2026-06-13 against Australia at BC Place, Vancouver. As a defender, Akaydin will be looking to make an impact on the biggest stage in world football. Turkey's best World Cup finish is Third place (2002). They'll be aiming to go further in 2026.
Turkey at the 2026 World Cup
Samet Akaydin is part of the Turkey squad for the 2026 World Cup, managed by Vincenzo Montella, alongside A. Bayındır, K. Ayhan, H. Çalhanoğlu, and O. Aydın among the key players.
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Turkey Teammates
| Player | Position |
|---|---|
| A. Bayındır | Goalkeeper |
| K. Ayhan | Defender |
| H. Çalhanoğlu | Midfielder |
| O. Aydın | Attacker |
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| A. Modiba |  South Africa | Aerial presence |
| Lucas Mendes |  Qatar | Ball-playing defender |
| N. Aguerd |  Morocco | Pace and recovery |
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