Emre Ünüvar

Emre Ünüvar — Biography

Emre Ünüvar is a young Dutch striker who came through the Ajax academy. He became the club's youngest ever debutant for Jong Ajax at 16, and in Turkey his name became known in November 2025 for scoring three goals against Galatasaray U19.

He joined Ajax's academy in 2015 and moved up the age groups step by step. On 31 July 2023 he signed a contract that began on his 16th birthday and ran until 2026. He made his senior and professional debut on 10 May 2024, coming on as a substitute in a 4-1 Eerste Divisie loss for Jong Ajax against Jong AZ; he was 16 at the time. On 14 August 2024 he extended his contract until 2027.

He has played for the Netherlands at under-17 level. On 5 November 2025, wearing the Ajax U19 shirt, he scored a hat-trick against Galatasaray U19 in the UEFA Youth League. His brother Naci Ünüvar is also a professional footballer. He plays for the Eerste Divisie side Jong Ajax.