Emre Can

Personal Details

• Born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, to Turkish parents.
• Grew up playing football with the youth teams of Eintracht Frankfurt (2006–2009) before joining Bayern Munich’s U17 squad.
• Learned early life lessons on and off the pitch – about strength, respect, and the will to win – from his challenging upbringing in the north-west of Frankfurt.
• Always maintained a strong work ethic and passion for the game, qualities that have defined his versatile playing career.

Club Highlights

• Helped Dortmund secure the DFB-Pokal in May 2021 during his second season with the club.
• A decorated title winner, Can has lifted the German league and cup, the Italian Serie A, and the Champions League (having been part of squads that achieved these honors, with active participation at Liverpool in 2016 and 2018).
• Renowned for his versatility, he has played in multiple positions at Dortmund – center-back, full-back, as the sole number six, in a dual pivot, and as a box-to-box midfielder.
• In the summer of 2023, he extended his contract until 2026 and assumed the captain’s armband from Marco Reus, underscoring his leadership qualities and responsibility on the pitch.
• Known for his robust style of play, he combines height, aerial prowess, pace, reliability, and calm composure on the ball; his work rate is highlighted by an average of around 12 kilometers per 90 minutes in Bundesliga matches.

National Team Highlights

• Progressed through all levels of the German national setup, having represented the country from the U15s onward.
• Made his senior debut on September 4, 2015, during a European Championship qualifier against Poland in his hometown of Frankfurt.
• Part of the victorious German Confederations Cup squad in 2017.
• Despite an “on-off” relationship with the national team selection in later years, a late call-up from coach Julian Nagelsmann before EURO 2024 saw him score the final goal in Germany’s 5–1 win against Scotland.
• Continues to be a vital presence in the national squad, bringing his leadership and versatility to the international stage while inspiring others with his commitment and resilience.