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Salih Özcan

Defensive midfielder, born 1998, 5 clubs, 2 loans, 2020s era

Salih Özcan played for 5 clubs in his senior career, which is still going, starting at 1. FC Köln in 2016. His longest spell was at 1. FC Köln: 3 seasons, 2016–2019. He went out on loan 2 times, to Holstein Kiel, VfL Wolfsburg. He returned to 1. FC Köln and Borussia Dortmund after time away. He is currently at Beşiktaş.

  1. 1. FC Köln2016–191. FC Köln, 2016–19
    Holstein Kiel2019–20loan from KOLHolstein Kiel, 2019–20, on loan from 1. FC Köln
    1. FC Köln2020–22back1. FC Köln, 2020–22, back after loan
    Borussia Dortmund2022–24Borussia Dortmund, 2022–24
  2. VfL Wolfsburg2024–25loan from BVBVfL Wolfsburg, 2024–25, on loan from Borussia Dortmund
    Borussia Dortmund2025–26backBorussia Dortmund, 2025–26, back after loan
    Beşiktaş2026–Beşiktaş, 2026–

Salih Özcan’s clubs

YearsClub
2016–20191. FC Köln
2019–2020Holstein KielLoan from 1. FC Köln
2020–20221. FC KölnReturned
2022–2024Borussia Dortmund
2024–2025VfL WolfsburgLoan from Borussia Dortmund
2025–2026Borussia DortmundReturned
2026–presentBeşiktaş

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What clubs did Salih Özcan play for?
Salih Özcan played for 5 clubs in his senior career: 1. FC Köln, Holstein Kiel, Borussia Dortmund, VfL Wolfsburg and Beşiktaş.
What is Salih Özcan's current club?
Salih Özcan is at Beşiktaş, where he has played since 2026.
What was Salih Özcan's first club?
Salih Özcan started his senior career at 1. FC Köln in 2016.

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