Ozan Kabak Celebrates 26th Birthday with Turkey National Team
TSG Hoffenheim centre-back Ozan Kabak celebrated his 26th birthday on March 25, 2026, at the Riva Hasan Doğan National Teams Camp and Training Facilities while preparing with the Turkey national team.
Return to National Team and World Cup Aspirations
Kabak expressed his happiness at returning to the national team after recovering from an injury. He stated his primary goal is to contribute to a victory against Romania in their upcoming match, aiming to advance towards qualification for the World Cup finals. Turkish Football Federation
Player Profile
Ozan Muhammed Kabak was born on March 25, 2000, in Ankara, Turkey. He currently plays as a centre-back for TSG Hoffenheim in the Bundesliga. Transfermarkt He stands at 1.87m (6 ft 2 in) tall. Wikipedia
Club Career
Kabak began his professional career with Galatasaray in 2018, becoming the first player born in the 2000s to play in the Süper Lig. He later moved to VfB Stuttgart in January 2019. He has also had stints with Schalke 04 (including a loan to Liverpool and Norwich City), before joining TSG Hoffenheim in July 2022, where his contract is set to expire on June 30, 2026. Wikipedia
International Career
Kabak has represented Turkey at various youth levels, including U15, U16, U17, and U18, before making his debut with the senior national team in 2019. As of June 4, 2024, he has earned 26 caps for Turkey, scoring 2 goals. Wikipedia
Key Takeaways
- Ozan Kabak is a Turkish professional footballer currently playing for TSG Hoffenheim and the Turkey national team.
- He recently celebrated his 26th birthday with his national teammates.
- Kabak is focused on helping Turkey qualify for the World Cup finals.
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