Emir Ortakaya

Emir Ortakaya (born 22 June 2004) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Turkish Süper Lig club Kocaelispor.

Professional career Gençlerbirliği On 14 March 2021, he made his debut with Gençlerbirliği U19 against Fenerbahçe U19, Gençlerbirliği U19 won 1–0. He made his professional debut with Gençlerbirliği against Tuzlaspor in a Turkish Cup match, Gençlerbirliği lost 2–0.

Fenerbahçe On 7 August 2021, he signed a three-year contract with the Turkish Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe. On 1 June 2024, he signed another three-year contract with the team.

Göztepe (loan) On 3 August 2022, he renewed his contract until 30 June 2027 and loaned to Göztepe until the end of season. On 14 August 2022, he made his debut with the team against Sakaryaspor in TFF First League away game, Göztepe won 1–0.

Kocaelispor (loan) On 25 August 2023, he loaned to Kocaelispor until the end of season. On 27 August 2023, he made his debut with the team against Altay in TFF First League home game, Göztepe won 3–2.

Westerlo (loan) On 24 July 2024, Ortakaya joined Westerlo in Belgium on loan with an option to buy.

On 30 December 2024, after 3 league and 2 cup appearances with Westerlo, he terminated his contract and went back to Turkey.

Beerschot (loan) On 22 January 2025, Ortakaya returned to Belgium and joined Beerschot on loan.

Eyüpspor (loan) On 2 July 2025, Ortakaya joined Eyüpspor on loan until the end of 2025–26 season.

On 3 November 2025, he made his Süper Lig debut as a substitute against Antalyaspor. One week later on 11 November 2025, he made his starter debut with the team in a Süper Lig match against Samsunspor.

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