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    Ilkay Gundogan

    Ilkay Gundogan

    Despite struggling with injuries throughout his career, Ilkay Gundogan has won major domestic and European trophies in Germany and England.

    Ilkay Gundogan plays as a midfielder for Manchester City and the German national team.

    Gundogan is of Turkish descent having been born to two Turkish parents, but was born in Germany.

    Gundogan previously played for VfL Bochum, FC Nuremberg and Borussia Dortmund. It was during his spell at Dortmund that Gundogan first shot to fame due to his incredible performances under the guidance of Jurgen Klopp.

    Gundogan won the 2011/12 Bundesliga title with Dortmund as well as the DFB Pokal that same season. In 2013, he won the DFL-Supercup and played in the final of the UEFA Champions League, which Dortmund lost 2-1 to Bayern Munich. He scored Dortmund's only goal - a penalty in the 69th minute.

    Gundogan moved to Manchester City in 2016, where his career continued to grow under Pep Guardiola.

    During his seven years at City, Gundogan won the Premier League five times, in addition to two FA Cups - scoring the quickest goal in final history at 12 seconds - four League Cups and the Champions League.

    In June 2023, Gundogan joined Barcelona on a free transfer after his contract at Manchester City came to an end.

    However due financial issues, Gundogan left the Nou Camp after just one season and returned to Manchester City on a one-year contract.

    Joining Borussia Dortmund

    Piles of trophies at Manchester City

    Germany caps

    Personal life

    Net worth

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