World Cup stars of the Bundesliga: Eintracht Frankfurt's Can Uzun
Rising Bundesliga star Can Uzun will hope to replicate his form for Eintracht Frankfurt when he takes to the FIFA World Cup 2026 stage with Türkiye.
Name: Can Uzun
Club: Eintracht Frankfurt
Nation: Türkiye
International debut: 22 March 2024
Caps: Five
International goals: One
Stats correct as of 31 May 2026
How was his 2025/26 campaign?
Uzun scored in each of Frankfurt's first five Bundesliga matches, before a series of injuries disrupted his momentum. The Regensburg-born attacker still added three more goals to his tally, and finished a turbulent season for the Hessen club with four assists in 21 league appearances.
Watch: U-zun bet he Can!
What he brings to the national team
Never shy to pull the trigger, Uzun excels at creating space for himself before unleashing efforts from distance. Most comfortable in the left half-space as either a No.10 or No.8, he combines a sharp footballing IQ with intelligent movement and a crisp, incisive short-passing game.
What his coaches say
"Can Uzun is a very good football player. He’s one of our young talents. He started playing under me while he was still in the second division. Everyone must know how much we believe in him." – Türkiye head coach Vincenzo Montella
"No matter who we are playing, Can always has the ability to score or provide assists for others. He fits in well with the group. He’s very open and eager to learn, he keeps his position well and he pops up in the spaces we ask him to before the game." – former Frankfurt head coach Dino Toppmöller
