Cenk Tosun

• Full name: Cenk Tosun
• Date of birth: June 7, 1991
• Place of birth: Wetzlar, West Germany
• Nationality: Turkish (eligible for Germany by birth; represents Turkey internationally)
• Position: Striker / Centre-forward
• Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)

Club career (high-level timeline)

• Youth: Erlensee, Eintracht Frankfurt youth system
• Eintracht Frankfurt II / Eintracht Frankfurt: Early senior steps in Germany
• Gaziantepspor: Broke through in Turkey and became a regular goalscorer
• Beşiktaş (2014–2018): Established himself as a top striker in the Turkish Süper Lig; won domestic trophies with the club
• Everton (2018–2021): Transferred to the English Premier League; had spells of impact and also struggled with injuries and form
• Loan spells & later moves: Loan to Crystal Palace (short), then returned to Turkey with clubs including Beşiktaş again and possibly other Süper Lig teams (moves and status may have changed after 2024)

International career with Turkey

• Cenk Tosun made his senior debut for the Turkey national team in 2014.
• He scored important goals in UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying and was part of Turkey’s squad at UEFA Euro 2016, where he scored in the group stage.
• As of mid-2024 he had earned 40–50+ caps and scored around 16–20 international goals (exact totals vary by source and date).

Style of play

• Strong, physical centre-forward known for finishing inside the box, good aerial ability, and movement in tight areas.
• Effective as a traditional number 9 who can hold up the ball and bring teammates into play.

Notable achievements

• Top performances and goal tallies for Beşiktaş, contributing to league success.
• Important international goals for Turkey, including at major tournament finals (Euro 2016).

Current status note

Player transfers and statistics change over time. For the most up-to-date club, appearance and goal totals, and current squad status with Turkey, refer to the latest club announcements, official league records, or the Turkish Football Federation website.