Yiğit Efe Demir

Yiğit Efe Demir (born 2 August 2004) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe.

Career Early years He started his career at Hürriyet Gücü SK from Istanbul between 2013 and 2017, playing alongside Kerem Küçükkaya who is a central defender. They played for Altınordu Academy between the 2017–2020 seasons.

Then they transferred to Fenerbahçe Academy, where they played between the 2020–2023 seasons. On 3 August 2022, they signed their first professional contract with Fenerbahçe. in the 2023–2024 season, played 13 matches in 2023–24 TFF 1. Lig season and 4 matches in 2023–24 Turkish Cup.

Fatih Karagümrük (loan, 2024–2025) He played on loan at Fatih Karagümrük in the 2024–2025 season, played 36 matches in 2024–25 TFF 1. Lig season and one match in Süper Lig play-off .

Fenerbahçe (2025–present) On 9 July 2025, he signed four-year contract extension with Fenerbahçe.

On 27 November 2026, he made his debut as a starter with the team, in a UEFA Europa League match against Ferencváros.

As a Turkish professional football player, he made his Süper Lig debut on 6 December 2025, as a starter in a 1-1 away tie against Başakşehir.

International career Demir is a youth international for Turkey, having represented 1 match for the U19s in 2022 and having represented 2 matches for the U21s since 2024. In March 2026 while he was in the Turkey U21s camp, Demir received an emergency call-up to the Turkey senior squad for the training squad against Romania.

Style of play Demir known for his composure and strong game reading, his potential shines in workrate and defensive traits. He is right-footed and began playing for center-back, although he also plays as a right-back position if needed.

Career statistics

Honours Club Fenerbahçe Turkish Cup: 2022–23 Turkish Super Cup: 2025

Fatih Karagümrük TFF 1. Lig: 2024–25 TFF 1. Lig Süper Lig play-off winner