Al-Ahli Jeddah 
Saudi Pro League Apr 29
Pro LeagueLOSS
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
2-0
Last updated on May 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Merih Demiral
27 years old
Position
Defender
Height
190 cm
Weight
86 kg
Date of Birth - Nationality
05 Mar 1998 - Türkiye
Birth City
Kocaeli
Ranking
3rd
— Saudi Pro League
Statistics of M. Demiral — Season 2025/2026
📊 General
Appearances
17
Starts
17
Minutes played
1334
Goals
2
Average rating
Cards
5
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
16
Interceptions
11
Fouls committed
20
Penalty committed
0
Passes - accuracy
658 - 84%
Duels won %
62% (64/103)
📊 General
Appearances
31
Starts
24
Minutes played
1917
Goals
2
Average rating
6.99/10
Cards
8
Yellows
-
0
Red
🛡️ Defensive stats
Tackles
29
Interceptions
13
Fouls committed
25
Key passes
5
Passes - accuracy
1003 - 5%
Duels won %
65% (99/153)
Standings Saudi Pro League 2025/2026
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Al-Nassr | 32 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 86 | 26 | +60 | 82 | WLWWW |
| 2 |  Al-Hilal Saudi FC | 31 | 23 | 8 | 0 | 81 | 26 | +55 | 77 | WWWWD |
| 3 |  Al-Ahli Jeddah | 31 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 62 | 23 | +39 | 72 | WWLDW |
| 4 |  Al-Qadisiyah FC | 32 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 76 | 33 | +43 | 71 | WWWDD |
| 5 |  Al Taawon | 31 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 57 | 41 | +16 | 52 | WLWLD |
| 6 |  Al-Ittihad FC | 31 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 49 | 39 | +10 | 52 | WDWLW |
| 7 |  Al-Ettifaq | 32 | 14 | 7 | 11 | 49 | 51 | -2 | 49 | WDWLL |
| 8 |  NEOM | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 40 | 44 | -4 | 41 | DDLWW |
| 9 |  Al-Hazm | 32 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 36 | 55 | -19 | 39 | DLDWW |
| 10 |  Al-Fayha | 32 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 41 | 50 | -9 | 38 | LWDLD |
| 11 |  Al Khaleej Saihat | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 52 | 55 | -3 | 37 | LLWWL |
| 12 |  Al-Fateh | 32 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 39 | 55 | -16 | 33 | LLDDW |
| 13 |  Al Shabab | 31 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 40 | 52 | -12 | 32 | LLDDD |
| 14 |  Al Kholood | 31 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 39 | 58 | -19 | 31 | DDWLD |
| 15 |  Damac | 32 | 5 | 11 | 16 | 28 | 51 | -23 | 26 | LLLWD |
| 16 |  Al Riyadh | 32 | 6 | 8 | 18 | 33 | 62 | -29 | 26 | WLLLW |
| 17 |  Al Okhdood | 31 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 24 | 68 | -44 | 16 | LLLLW |
| 18 |  Al Najma | 32 | 2 | 7 | 23 | 31 | 74 | -43 | 13 | DDLLW |
Champions League UCL Qualification Europa / Conf. League Relegation zone
Squad — Al-Ahli Jeddah
Abdullah Abdo
Abdulrahman Al Sanbi
Ali Bakhashwin
S. Al Jadany
É. Mendy
Ali Majrashi
Ibañez
M. Dams
M. Demiral
Mohammed Bakor
R. Hamidou
Y. Madani
Zakaria Al Hawsawi
E. Millot
Eid Al Muwallad
F. Kessié
Galeno
I. Azzam
Mohammed Yousef
R. Mahrez
V. Atangana Edoa
Z. Mallah
Ziyad Al Johani
Feras Al Brikan
I. Toney
Matheus Gonçalves
R. Al Attar
Ricardo Mathias
S. Abdullah
Waheb Saleh
Yaseen Al Zubaidi
Career of M. Demiral since 2018
2025/2026
Al-Ahli Jeddah
Al-Ahli Jeddah31Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Al-Ahli Jeddah
Al-Ahli Jeddah64Apps
2Goals
4Assists
Rating
2023/2024Al-Ahli Jeddah
Al-Ahli Jeddah40Apps
2Goals
2Assists
Rating
2022/2023
Atalanta
Atalanta28Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022Atalanta
Atalanta36Apps
2Goals
2Assists
Rating
2020/2021
Juventus
Juventus24Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020Juventus
Juventus8Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2018/2019
Sassuolo
Sassuolo14Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019
Alanyaspor
Alanyaspor20Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2025/2026Al-Ahli Jeddah
Al-Ahli Jeddah17Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2024/2025Al-Ahli Jeddah
Al-Ahli Jeddah30Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2023/2024Al-Ahli Jeddah
Al-Ahli Jeddah20Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2022/2023Atalanta
Atalanta28Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
2021/2022Atalanta
Atalanta28Apps
1Goals
2Assists
Rating
2020/2021Juventus
Juventus15Apps
-Goals
1Assists
Rating
2019/2020Juventus
Juventus6Apps
1Goals
1Assists
Rating
2018/2019Sassuolo
Sassuolo14Apps
2Goals
-Assists
Rating
2018/2019Alanyaspor
Alanyaspor16Apps
1Goals
-Assists
Rating
TRANSFERS
2023
Atalanta
→
Al-Ahli Jeddah
€ 20M
Atalanta
Al-Ahli Jeddah
2022
Juventus
→
Atalanta
€ 21M
Juventus
Atalanta
2021
Juventus
→
Atalanta
Loan
Juventus
Atalanta
2019
Sassuolo
→
Juventus
€ 18.1M
Sassuolo
Juventus
2019
Sporting CP
→
Sassuolo
Loan
Sporting CP
Sassuolo
2018
Sporting CP
→
Alanyaspor
Loan
Sporting CP
Alanyaspor
HONOURS
Super Cup
Saudi Arabia
2025
Winner
AFC Champions League Elite
Asia
2024/2025
Winner
Super Cup
Italy
2021
Winner
Coppa Italia
Italy
2020/2021
Winner
Coppa Italia
Italy
2019/2020
2nd Place
Serie A
Italy
2019/2020
Winner
Super Cup
Italy
2019
2nd Place
LAST MATCHES
Apr 25
AFC Champions League EliteWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-0
Apr 20
AFC Champions League EliteWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
1-2
Apr 17
AFC Champions League EliteWIN
Goals0
Assists0
2-1
Feb 26
Pro LeagueWIN
Goals0
Assists0
Rating
0-1
BIOGRAPHY
M. Demiral represents Al-Ahli Jeddah in the Saudi Pro League, one of the most competitive divisions in world football. Originally from Kocaeli, Türkiye, this Türkiye international has steadily made his way to the top level. Operating as a defender, his frame of 190 cm and 86 kg gives him a physical edge in aerial and physical duels. His combativeness and defensive intelligence allow him to contain even the most dangerous attackers. Al-Ahli Jeddah's decision to sign him in 2023 for € 20M proved to be an investment that paid dividends quickly. Titles such as AFC Champions League Elite, Super Cup feature in a career CV that speaks to a player who rises to the biggest occasions. As the 2025/2026 season progresses, he continues to represent Al-Ahli Jeddah with dedication and professionalism. His well-rounded profile and accumulated experience make him one of the most important assets in Al-Ahli Jeddah's squad.
ADVANCED STATS
LAST 5 MATCHES
| Date | Opponent | Score | Min | Rating | Goals | Ast | Shots | KP | Tac | Duels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr |
Al-Nassr
|
2-0 | 90 | 6.6 | 0 | 0 | 1/1 | 0 | 1 | 5/7 |
| 25 Apr |
Machida Zelvia
|
1-0 | 120 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 1/2 | 1 | 0 | 3/4 |
| 20 Apr |
Vissel Kobe
|
1-2 | 69 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2/2 | 0 | 2 | 6/7 |
| 17 Apr |
Johor Darul Takzim FC
|
2-1 | 1 | - | 0 | 0 | 0/0 | 0 | 0 | 0/0 |
| 26 Feb |
Al Riyadh
|
0-1 | 62 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 | 0/2 | 1 | 0 | 4/5 |