Tolga Ciğerci

Tolga Ciğerci (; born 23 March 1992) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Regionalliga Nordost club VSG Altglienicke. Born in Germany, he represented it at under-19 and under-20 level, before switching his allegiance to Turkey.

Club career Ciğerci signed a three-year deal on 14 April 2014 with Hertha BSC to move permanently, after a full season on loan.

Ciğerci signed a three-year contract with Turkish club Galatasaray on 8 August 2016 for an initial fee of €3 million.

On 31 January 2023, Ciğerci returned to Hertha BSC on a 1.5-year deal.

On 11 July 2023, Ciğerci returned back to MKE Ankaragücü on a 2-year contract.

On 2 February 2026, Ciğerci signed with Energie Cottbus in 3. Liga, reuniting with his brother Tolcay.

On 6 July 2026, Ciğerci joined VSG Altglienicke in the fourth-tier Regionalliga. His brother Tolcay previously played for the club.

International career Ciğerci played for Germany U-19 and U-20 teams, however, he chose to represent Turkey at senior level and was called up by manager Fatih Terim for Turkey's friendly match against Russia on 31 August 2016 and subsequently made his debut in a World Cup 2018 qualifying 1-1 tie against Croatia.

Personal life His younger brother, Tolcay Ciğerci, is also a midfielder, and made his professional debut for Hamburger SV in 2014.

Career statistics

Honours Galatasaray Süper Lig: 2017–18