Levent Mercan

Münir Levent Mercan (born 10 December 2000) is a Turkish footballer who plays as a defender for Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe.

Career Early career Before joining FC Schalke 04 Academy in 2016, Mercan played at youth level for various clubs in the Ruhr region, such as PSV Recklinghausen (2005-2010), VfB Hüls (2010-2011), VfL Bochum (2011-2012) and Rot-Weiss Essen (2012-2016).

Schalke Mercan made his professional debut for Schalke 04 in the DFB-Pokal on 10 August 2019. He came on as a substitute in the 61st minute and scored the fourth goal in the 73rd minute in a 5–0 away win against SV Drochtersen/Assel.

On 17 August 2019, he made his Bundesliga debut against Borussia Mönchengladbach as a late substitute, in an 0–0 away tie. On 22 August 2019, he signed his first professional contract with Schalke until June 2023.

Fatih Karagümrük On 16 August 2021, he agreed to join Süper Lig club Fatih Karagümrük on a season-long loan. On 11 September 2021, he made his Süper Lig debut against Adana Demirspor in a late substitute as they won 4–0. On 1 December 2021, he made his Turkish Cup debut against Sarıyer in a 2–0 win.

On 5 July 2022, Mercan's move to Fatih Karagümrük was made permanent.

Fenerbahçe On 21 June 2024, Mercan transferred to Fenerbahçe for an undisclosed fee on a 4-year deal. He made his first unofficial appearance in a friendly match against Romanian side, Petrolul Ploiești on 29 June 2024. He entered the game as a substitute, entering the game at the 46th minute replacing Luan Peres.

On 25 August 2024, he made his debut in a Süper Lig match against Rizespor in a 5–0 away win.

On 5 January 2025, he made his first appearance as a starter in a home match against Hatayspor as a left centre-back.

On 27 November 2025, he made his continental debut in a UEFA Europa League match against Ferencváros.

International Mercan began his youth international career with Germany, appeared for the under-19 and under-20 teams. On 16 April 2019, he made his international debut with Germany U19 against Denmark U19 in a friendly match, Germany lose 5–0. On 13 October 2019, he played with Germany U20 against Switzerland U20 (away win 1–0) and on 18 November 2019, he played against Portugal U20 (away win 2–0) in UEFA U20 Elite League matches.

Style of play Mercan is left-footed and continue his career as defender, usually as a left-sided full-back or wing-back but even he started his career as a number ten he is now deployed as a box-to-box center midfielder, or even on the left wing and at centre-back.

Personal life Born in Germany, Mercan is of Turkish descent.

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