SALIH ÖZCAN

• Full name: Salih Özcan
• Date of birth: 11 January 1998
• Place of birth: Troisdorf, Germany
• Nationality: German (also eligible for Turkey)
• Height: around 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
• Position: Defensive midfielder / central midfielder
• Preferred foot: Right
• Youth career:
  • Sportfreunde Troisdorf (early youth)
  • 1. FC Köln youth academy
• Senior career (not exhaustive):
  • 1. FC Köln II / 1. FC Köln (made first-team appearances after progressing through the academy)
  • Loan to Holstein Kiel (2019–2020)
  • Returned to 1. FC Köln and became a regular first-team player
• International career:
  • Represented Germany at various youth levels (including U16, U17, U19, U21)
  • Called up to the senior Turkey national team in 2023 and has also been linked with senior Germany interest in earlier years; he ultimately made senior appearances for Turkey.
• Playing style: A combative, energetic midfield presence known for ball-winning, pressing, positional discipline, and efficient passing to progress play from midfield. Comfortable in a holding role or as a box-to-box option when required.
• Notable traits: Work-rate, tactical intelligence, aerial ability for a midfielder, and leadership qualities on the pitch.

This summary focuses on Salih Özcan’s profile and career highlights up through his time associated with 1. FC Köln. Club appearances, exact statistics, and recent transfers can change over time and should be checked with up-to-date sources for the latest details.