Naci Ünüvar (born 13 June 2003) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger or an attacking midfielder for Eredivisie club Twente. Born in the Netherlands, he is a youth international for Turkey. He was included in The Guardian's "Next Generation 2020".
Club career
On 22 January 2020, Ünüvar played his first match with Ajax in the 2019–20 KNVB Cup, when he scored a penalty in a 7–0 win over Spakenburg. Hence, he became the youngest player to score during his official debut for Ajax, at age 16 years, 223 days.
On 30 August 2022, Ünüvar was loaned by Ajax to Trabzonspor in Turkey for the 2022–23 season. On 29 August 2024, after another loan spell at Twente, he moved to La Liga side Espanyol also in a temporary deal.
On 16 January 2025, Ajax and Ünüvar have mutually agreed to terminate the player's contract.
On the same day, Ünüvar signed a three-and-a-half-year contract with Twente.
International career
Born in the Netherlands, Ünüvar is of Turkish descent. He is a former youth international for the Netherlands.
In 2023, Ünüvar decided to represent the home country of his parents, Turkey, at international level.
Personal life
Naci is the older brother of Emre Ünüvar, who is also a professional footballer.
Career statistics
- As of 16 March 2025
Honours
Netherlands U17
- UEFA European Under-17 Championship: 2019
Individual
- ABN AMRO Future Cup Best Player: 2018
- Abdelhak Nouri Trophy: 2018–19
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