ABOUT SAMET AKAYDIN
Auto-generated from squad dataWorld Cup pedigree
Samet Akaydin arrives at the FIFA World Cup 2026 with 4 appearances on record from the WC2026 qualifying campaign for Türkiye, contributing 0 goals and 0 assists across roughly 58 minutes per appearance. Those numbers form the baseline ahead of his tournament involvement — they will refresh to live WC2026 totals once the group stage opens on 11 June 2026.
Role for Türkiye
As a defender for Türkiye, Akaydin anchors the back line, covering space and winning ball through positioning and aerial duels. His club role at Rizespor is the same — anchor a defensive structure across a long club season.
WC2026 outlook
Türkiye enter Group D, opening their tournament in the opening group fixture. Akaydin's individual contribution will be tracked across the group stage and into the knockout rounds.
Tournament starts 11 June 2026
Samet Akaydin's WC2026 stats will appear here after the tournament opens with Mexico vs South Africa at Estadio Banorte.
Stats update after each match Akaydin features in.
QUALIFYING STATS
Performance Metrics