Youth and Early Years
Ahmed Kutucu was born on March 1, 2000, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. He began his football career in 2003 at the Sportfreunde Haverkamp academy. In 2006, he joined Rot-Weiss Essen’s youth team and later moved to Schalke 04's academy in 2011.
Professional Career
Schalke 04
In 2018, Kutucu was promoted to Schalke 04’s first team, marking the beginning of his professional career. He made his professional debut on December 11, 2018, in a UEFA Champions League match against Lokomotiv Moscow. His first Bundesliga goal came on December 22, 2018, against VfB Stuttgart. During his time at Schalke 04, he played 45 Bundesliga matches and scored 5 goals.
Loan Spells and Transfers
- Heracles Almelo (2021, loan): He was loaned to Eredivisie club Heracles Almelo for the remainder of the season, playing 15 matches.
- İstanbul Başakşehir (2021-2022): He transferred to Süper Lig club İstanbul Başakşehir.
- SV Sandhausen (2022-2023, loan): He joined 2. Bundesliga club SV Sandhausen on loan, making 32 appearances and scoring 3 goals.
- Eyüpspor (2023-2024): Kutucu moved to Turkish 1. Lig club Eyüpspor, where he scored 14 goals in 21 matches, playing a key role in the team’s promotion to the Süper Lig. In the Süper Lig, he recorded 8 goals and 7 assists in 18 matches.
Galatasaray
On January 24, 2025, Kutucu signed a 3.5-year contract with Galatasaray. He made his debut for the club on January 25, 2025, in a Süper Lig match against Konyaspor, coming on as a substitute for Dries Mertens in the 71st minute of the 1-0 victory.
International Career
Ahmed Kutucu was part of the Türkiye U17 national team that competed in the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India. In 2019, he received his first call-up to the Türkiye senior national team and made his debut on November 17, 2019, in a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying match against Andorra.
Achievements
Club Achievements
- TFF 1. Lig Championship: 2023-24 (Eyüpspor)
Individual Performance Stats
- 2023-24 (Eyüpspor, 1. Lig): 21 matches, 14 goals
- 2024-25 (Eyüpspor, Süper Lig): 18 matches, 8 goals, 7 assists
