Metehan Güçlü (born 2 April 1999) is a professional

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who plays as a

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for Eredivisie club

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. Born in France, he represents Turkey at international level.

Club career

Paris Saint-Germain

Güçlü began his footballing career in the youth academy of AS Bondy at the age of 9, before moving to the Paris Saint-Germain Academy in 2012. He signed his first professional contract with Paris Saint-Germain on 21 February 2019. On 17 April 2019, Güçlü made his professional debut by scoring a goal in PSG's 3–2 away loss to

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. He replaced

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in the 74th minute of the game and netted his first goal 15 minutes later.

Rennes

On 31 August 2019, Güçlü joined Rennes on a free transfer containing a sell-on percentage fee clause. On 9 July 2020,

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side Valenciennes announced the signing of Güçlü from Rennes on a season-long loan deal. On 1 February 2022, Güçlü moved on loan to Dutch club Emmen. He signed for the club on a permanent transfer on 22 July.

International career

Güçlü was born in France and is of Turkish descent, and holds both passports. He is a youth international for Turkey.

Personal life

Güçlü's older brother, Ayhan Güçlü, is a former professional footballer and youth international for Turkey.

Career statistics

Honours

Paris Saint-Germain *

: 2018–19 Emmen * Eerste Divisie: 2021–22

References

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* * Living people 1999 births People from Montfermeil Association football forwards Turkish footballers Turkey youth international footballers French footballers French people of Turkish descent Paris Saint-Germain F.C. players Stade Rennais F.C. players Valenciennes FC players FC Emmen players Ligue 1 players Ligue 2 players Championnat National 2 players Turkish expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in the Netherlands Turkish expatriate sportspeople in the Netherlands {{Turkey-footy-forward-stub