Arda Ünyay
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Arda Ünyay | ||
| Date of birth | 18 January 2006 | ||
| Place of birth | Ankara, Turkey | ||
| Height | 1,87 m | ||
| Position(s) | 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 | 1 | (0) |
| 2025– | Galatasaray | 1 | (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 | |||
Arda Ünyay (born 2006) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Galatasaray.
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.
Honours
Galatasaray
References
- ^ "Altyapı Futbolcumuz Arda Ünyay Profesyonel Oldu". Ankaragücü Resmi Web Sitesi (in Turkish). Retrieved 30 April 2025.
- ^ "Arda Ünyay'ın paylaşımı gündem oldu, taraftar alkışladı". Sporanki (in Turkish).
- ^ "Arda Ünyay Galatasaray'da!". www.galatasaray.org (in Turkish). Galatasaray.org. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
- ^ "TÜRKİYE KUPASI 19. KEZ GALATASARAY'IN!" (in Turkish). Galatasaray S.K. 14 May 2025. Retrieved 15 May 2025.
- ^ "TÜRKİYE'NİN İLK VE TEK BEŞ YILDIZLI ŞAMPİYONU GALATASARAY!" (in Turkish). Galatasaray S.K. 18 May 2025. Retrieved 18 May 2025.