Caner Erkin
Full name: Caner Erkin
Current team: Sakaryaspor
Playing position: Defender
Nationality: Turkey
Date of birth: 4 October, 1988 (37 years)
Place of birth: Balıkesir, Turkey
Weight: 167.6 lb
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Preferred foot: Left
Market value: €55k
Current team: Sakaryaspor
Playing position: Defender
Nationality: Turkey
Date of birth: 4 October, 1988 (37 years)
Place of birth: Balıkesir, Turkey
Weight: 167.6 lb
Height: 5 ft 11 in
Preferred foot: Left
Market value: €55k
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Stats
Trophies
Transfers
Injuries
Where to Watch Caner Erkin
TV and streaming coverage by competition
Caner Erkin plays as a defender for Sakaryaspor and represents Turkey internationally. The competitions and their broadcast coverage in the United States are listed below.
Fox Sports
Available on: FOX Network, Fox Soccer Plus, Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2, FOX 4K, FOX One, FOX Sports App, Foxsports.com, Tubi
NBC Sports
Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Futbol de Primera Radio, SiriusXM FC, TyC Sports Internacional USA
More info: How to watch World Cup in the United States
Statistics
Caner Erkin Statistics
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | Sakaryaspor | 1. Lig | 573 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 3 | ||||
| 2024/25 | Eyupspor | Super Lig | 1513 | 26 | 22 | 4 | 6 | 1 | ||||
| 2023/24 | Eyupspor | 1. Lig | 894 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2022/23 | Basaksehir | Super Lig | 339 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2022/23 | Karagumruk | Super Lig | 1080 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2021/22 | Karagumruk | Super Lig | 2339 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | |||
| 2020/21 | Fenerbahce | Super Lig | 2702 | 34 | 33 | 1 | 8 | 0 | ||||
| 2019/20 | Besiktas | Super Lig | 2282 | 28 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 | |||
| 2018/19 | Besiktas | Super Lig | 2073 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 1 | |||
| 2017/18 | Besiktas | Super Lig | 1398 | 21 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 0 | ||||
| 2016/17 | Besiktas | Super Lig | 529 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2015/16 | Fenerbahce | Super Lig | 898 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 0 | ||||
| 2014/15 | Fenerbahce | Super Lig | 31 | 3 | 12 | 2 | ||||||
| 2013/14 | Fenerbahce | Super Lig | 30 | 3 | 12 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012/13 | Fenerbahce | Super Lig | 25 | 0 | 6 | 1 | ||||||
| 2011/12 | Fenerbahce | Super Lig | 27 | 2 | 8 | 1 | ||||||
| 2010/11 | Fenerbahce | Super Lig | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2009 | CSKA Moscow | Russian Premier League | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2008 | CSKA Moscow | Russian Premier League | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2007 | CSKA Moscow | Russian Premier League | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | Eyupspor | Turkish Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2022/23 | Basaksehir | Turkish Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2021/22 | Karagumruk | Turkish Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2020/21 | Fenerbahce | Turkish Cup | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2019/20 | Besiktas | Turkish Cup | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017/18 | Besiktas | Turkish Cup | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| 2017 | Besiktas | Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2015/16 | Fenerbahce | Turkish Cup | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014/15 | Fenerbahce | Turkish Cup | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014 | Fenerbahce | Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013 | Fenerbahce | Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012/13 | Fenerbahce | Turkish Cup | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | ||||||
| 2011/12 | Fenerbahce | Turkish Cup | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
International Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | Besiktas | UEFA Europa League | 333 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2018/19 | Besiktas | UEFA Europa League | 445 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2017/18 | Besiktas | UEFA Champions League | 519 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2016/17 | Besiktas | UEFA Champions League | 270 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| 2015/16 | Fenerbahce | UEFA Europa League | 454 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2015/16 | Fenerbahce | UEFA Champions League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013/14 | Fenerbahce | UEFA Champions League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012/13 | Fenerbahce | UEFA Europa League | 12 | 2 | 4 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012/13 | Fenerbahce | UEFA Champions League | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2010/11 | Fenerbahce | UEFA Europa League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2009/10 | Galatasaray | UEFA Europa League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| 2008/09 | CSKA Moscow | UEFA Europa League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2007/08 | CSKA Moscow | UEFA Champions League | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
National Team
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Turkey | World Cup | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2020/21 | Turkey | UEFA Nations League | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2020 | Turkey | Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2018 | Turkey | World Cup | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016 | Turkey | UEFA Euro | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016 | Turkey | Friendly | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2016 | Turkey | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2015 | Turkey | Friendly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014 | Turkey | Friendly | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2014 | Turkey | World Cup | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||||
| 2013 | Turkey | Friendly | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012 | Turkey | Friendly | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||
| 2012 | Turkey | UEFA Euro Qualifying | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Trophies
Caner Erkin Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey - Süper Lig | Winner | 3 | 2016/2017, 2013/2014, 2010/2011 |
| Turkey - Süper Lig | 2nd Place | 4 | 2015/2016, 2014/2015, 2012/2013, 2011/2012 |
| Russia - Premier League | 2nd Place | 1 | 2008 |
| Turkey - 1. Lig | Winner | 1 | 2023/2024 |
| Turkey - Cup | Winner | 2 | 2012/2013, 2011/2012 |
| Turkey - Cup | 2nd Place | 2 | 2022/2023, 2015/2016 |
| Russia - Cup | Winner | 2 | 2008/2009, 2007/2008 |
| Russia - Super Cup | Winner | 2 | 2009, 2007 |
| Turkey - Super Cup | Winner | 1 | 2014/2015 |
| Turkey - Super Cup | 2nd Place | 3 | 2017/2018, 2013/2014, 2012/2013 |
Transfers
Caner Erkin Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.07.2025 | Eyupspor | Sakaryaspor | Free agent |
| 01.07.2023 | Basaksehir | Eyupspor | Free agent |
| 28.01.2023 | Karagumruk | Basaksehir | Free agent |
| 06.09.2021 | Fenerbahce | Karagumruk | Free agent |
| 06.08.2020 | Besiktas | Fenerbahce | Free agent |
| 01.07.2017 | Inter | Besiktas | Transfer |
| 30.06.2017 | Besiktas | Inter | Return from loan |
| 31.08.2016 | Inter | Besiktas | Loan |
| 01.07.2016 | Fenerbahce | Inter | Free agent |
| 05.07.2010 | CSKA Moscow | Fenerbahce | Transfer |
| 30.06.2010 | Galatasaray | CSKA Moscow | Return from loan |
| 01.09.2009 | CSKA Moscow | Galatasaray | Loan |
| 01.01.2007 | Manisaspor | CSKA Moscow | Transfer |
Sidelined
Caner Erkin Injuries
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Foot Injury | 31.08.24 | 12.09.24 |
| Knock | 18.08.24 | 23.08.24 |
| Illness | 28.12.20 | 05.01.21 |
| Knee Injury | 28.08.19 | 30.08.19 |
