Berkay Yılmaz

Berkay Yılmaz — Biography

Berkay Yılmaz is a young left-back, born in Germany, who represents Turkey. A product of the SC Freiburg academy, he made his name in professional football from the summer of 2024, when he went on loan to 1. FC Nürnberg in the 2. Bundesliga; that same year he was named in the team of the tournament at the European Under-19 Championship with Turkey's under-19s.

Born in Singen, Yılmaz began football in the youth ranks of DJK Singen, FC Schaffhausen and FC Radolfzell. He joined the SC Freiburg academy in 2020 and in July 2021 signed a professional contract with the club until 2025. In 2023 he was promoted to Freiburg's reserve side in the 3. Liga. On August 27, 2024, he joined 2. Bundesliga side 1. FC Nürnberg on loan, playing as a left-back.

Of Turkish descent, Yılmaz chose to represent Turkey and was called up for the 2024 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, where he was named in the Team of the Tournament.