Arda Ünyay
Turkish association football player
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Arda Ünyay (born 2006) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Galatasaray.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Arda Ünyay | ||
| Date of birth | 18 January 2007 | ||
| Place of birth | Ankara, Turkey | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position | Centre-back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Galatasaray | ||
| Number | 91 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2018–2023 | MKE Ankaragücü | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2023–2025 | MKE Ankaragücü | 5 | (0) |
| 2025– | Galatasaray | 4 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2022 | Turkey U15 | 2 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Turkey U16 | 9 | (1) |
| 2023–2024 | Turkey U17 | 18 | (1) |
| 2024 | Turkey U18 | 7 | (1) |
| 2024– | Turkey U19 | 2 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life and youth career
Ünyay began his footballing journey with the youth academy of MKE Ankaragücü, where he developed into a promising central defender.
Club career
MKE Ankaragücü
On 2 September 2022, he agreed his first professional contract with Ankaragücü.[1] He made his professional debut for Ankaragücü and earned attention for his solid performance in a match against Pendikspor after coming on as a substitute in the 59th minute due to an injury to Mert Çetin.[2]
Galatasaray
On 11 February 2025, Ünyay signed with Galatasaray for a reported fee of €500,000. He agreed to a contract lasting until the end of the 2027–28 season.[3]
Style of play
Ünyay plays as a centre-back. and is noted for his defensive positioning, composure, and ability to read the game. Despite his young age, he has demonstrated maturity and leadership on the field.[citation needed]