Erdoğan Kaya

Erdoğan Kaya — Biography

Erdoğan Kaya is a centre-back who came through Beşiktaş's academy and made his name by scoring in his first official match. Born in the Altındağ district of Ankara, he has played for Balıkesirspor in the third tier since July 2026.

He began in the academy of Lara Futbol Eğitim Merkezi and moved to Beşiktaş's youth system on 16 February 2016. He signed a professional contract with Beşiktaş on 28 November 2018. On 5 December 2019 he made his first official appearance in the Turkish Cup fifth round, a 3–0 win over 24 Erzincanspor, and scored with a header from a corner. A week later, on 12 December 2019, he made his European debut in a 4–0 UEFA Europa League loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers. His first league match came on 20 June 2020 in a 5–1 win over Denizlispor, when he replaced Víctor Ruiz in the 68th minute.

He was loaned to Turgutluspor in August 2021. He left Beşiktaş on 1 August 2024 for second-tier Kırklarelispor, and in July 2026 signed a two-year contract with Balıkesirspor.