Background and career
Ferdi Erenay Kadıoğlu (Turkish pronunciation: [fæɾˈdi eɾeˈnaj kaˈdɯoːɫu]; born 7 October 1999) is a professional footballer who plays as a full back, midfielder or winger for Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Turkey national team. He is known for his versatility, being able to play in multiple positions on both sides of the field.
Kadıoğlu began his professional career at NEC in 2016, where he played in two seasons for the team, before moving to Fenerbahçe in 2018, spending six years in Süper Lig. He then joined English club Brighton & Hove Albion in 2024.
Kadıoğlu made his senior international debut for Turkey in 2022, and was part of their squad at the UEFA European Championship in 2024, where they made a surprise run to the quarter-finals. He also represented Turkey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
