İrfan Can Kahveci, born on July 15, 1995, in Bayat village, Ayaş district of Ankara, is a Turkish national football player. Currently playing for Fenerbahçe in the Süper Lig, İrfan Can primarily plays as a midfielder. A skilled left-footed player, he can operate both as a playmaker and an attacking player on the right wing.

İrfan Can Kahveci match picture

Club Career

Gençlerbirliği and Hacettepe (2005–2017)

Starting his football career at the age of 7 in the Gençlerbirliği youth academy, İrfan Can played there until 2012. In the 2013-2014 season, he was loaned to Hacettepe, Gençlerbirliği's feeder club. There, he played 38 matches and scored 6 goals. In the 2014-2015 season, he joined the Gençlerbirliği A team and made his Süper Lig debut. He scored his first official goal against Kasımpaşa.

Medipol Başakşehir (2017–2021)

Signing a contract with İstanbul Başakşehir on December 26, 2016, İrfan Can made his debut with his new team on January 14, 2017, in a match against Kayserispor. Playing for Başakşehir for 4 years, he played a key role in the team's Süper Lig championship win in the 2019-2020 season. On December 2, 2020, he scored a hat-trick against RB Leipzig in the UEFA Champions League, drawing the attention of the European football community. This performance placed him among the few players in Turkish football history to score a hat-trick in the Champions League.

Fenerbahçe (2021–present)

He transferred to Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü on January 31, 2021. He made his debut with the yellow-navy blue jersey on March 4, 2021, against Antalyaspor. He scored his first goal on October 30, 2021, against Konyaspor. On October 26, 2023, he played his 100th match for Fenerbahçe in a UEFA Europa Conference League group match against Ludogorets. On January 12, 2025, his contract with Fenerbahçe was extended until 2028. In the 2022-2023 season, he won the Turkish Cup with Fenerbahçe.

National Team Career

İrfan Can was first called up to the A National Football Team on March 23, 2018, for a friendly match against the Republic of Ireland, making his debut in that match. He was included in the squad for the UEFA Euro 2020. He scored his first official goal for the national team in a group match. He was also included in the expanded squad for UEFA Euro 2024 and remains an active player for the national team.

Playing Style

İrfan Can Kahveci is an attacking midfielder with high technical skills. He stands out for his playmaking abilities, contributions from set pieces, and scoring ability with long-range shots. He can operate in the passing game using his left foot. He also occasionally plays on the right wing.

Personal Life

İrfan Can Kahveci married Gözde Doyran, whom he had been with for a long time, on March 17, 2021. Their first child, Can, was born on April 27, 2022. Their second child, Ata, was born on July 19, 2024, on World Fenerbahce Day. They live in Istanbul with their family. His wife, Gözde Kahveci, is a university graduate and is known for her active social media presence. İrfan Can shares limited details of his personal life with the public.

Achievements

İstanbul Başakşehir: Süper Lig Champion: 2019–2020

Fenerbahçe: Turkish Cup Champion: 2022–2023

Individual:

• Ranked among the Turkish players who scored a hat-trick in the UEFA Champions League (RB Leipzig, 2020).

• In 2020, he was considered among the “Turkish Footballer of the Year” candidates by some sports media outlets.

Physical and Technical Information

Height: 1.76 m

Position: Midfielder, Right Wing

Foot: Left

Shirt Number: 17 (Fenerbahçe)