Who is Deniz Gül? Age and Origin Explained

Deniz Daniel Gül is a burgeoning football talent born in Sweden to a Turkish father and a Swedish mother. His multicultural background has influenced his career choices, particularly his decision to represent Turkey in international football.

Football Career

Gül began his football journey in the youth system of Stuvsta IF before moving to Segeltorps IF. He also had stints at several other clubs, including IF Brommapojkarna, AIK, and FC Djursholm.

At the age of 16, he joined the youth academy of Hammarby IF, a prominent team in Sweden. Gül quickly impressed and, by late 2023, made appearances for the first team.

Professional Debut

• First Official Match: Gül made his official debut in the Swedish Cup against Hudiksvalls FF on August 23, 2023.
• First Allsvenskan Match: He played his first match in the Swedish top league on October 22, 2023, during the Stockholm derby against Djurgården IF.

Transfer to FC Porto

In the summer transfer window of 2024, Gül signed with FC Porto for a fee of €5 million. He committed to the Portuguese club with a contract running until 2029. Currently, he wears the number 27 jersey at Porto.

International Career

Gül has represented Sweden at various youth levels. However, in November 2024, he was called up to the Turkish National Team. Unfortunately, an injury during the training camp forced him to withdraw.

He finally made his debut for Turkey on March 20, 2025, in a match against Hungary.

Career Statistics

As of now, Gül has made significant contributions in his club career: