Can Uzun Scout Report: From 2. Bundesliga Scorer to World Cup Squad at Frankfurt
Can Uzun has started 2026-27 quickly at Eintracht Frankfurt: 2 goals in the first five Bundesliga games and 2 goals in a single DFB-Pokal game. The 20-year-old attacking midfielder entered Europe’s radar in 2023-24 with 16 goals in 30 2. Bundesliga games for Nürnberg; in 2025-26 he scored 8 Bundesliga goals and 2 in Europe, and in June 2026 he was in Turkey’s World Cup squad. This file was opened to measure how sustainable the output of a player carrying a high valuation at a young age is. It contains no transfer recommendation.
| Mevki | Attacking Midfielder |
|---|---|
| Kulüp | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| Uyruk | Türkiye |
| Yaş | 20 |
| Doğum | 11.11.2005 |
| Boy | 1.86 m |
| Piyasa Değeri | around 44 million euros |
| Sözleşme | June 2029 |
Strengths
The first is goal potential; 16 goals in the 2. Bundesliga and 8 in the Bundesliga in 2025-26. The second is minutes at club level for his age; around 100 club games by the age of 20. The third is height and physical capacity. The fourth is being in the Turkey senior side and the World Cup squad. The fifth is a long contract, at Frankfurt until June 2029.
Weaknesses and Development Areas
The first development area is consistency; 4 goals in 20 Bundesliga games in 2024-25 against 8 in 2025-26 is an uneven curve. The second is decision speed in choosing between shot and pass. The third is defining his role on the way to being a first-choice starter for Turkey. The fourth is the high valuation; Frankfurt’s internal valuation was reported at 80 million euros and that expectation can create pressure on output.
Career Projection and Contract Status
His Frankfurt contract runs to June 2029; databases show a market value of around 43-45 million euros and the press reported the club’s internal valuation as 80 million euros. Interest from Premier League clubs has appeared in the press; these are not club statements. At 20, his 2026-27 Bundesliga and European output will determine future valuations. Playing time at club level is essential to staying in the Turkey squad.
A 20-year-old attacking midfielder with 16 goals in the 2. Bundesliga and 12 Bundesliga goals over two seasons, who was in a World Cup squad.
At least 8 goal contributions in the 2026-27 Bundesliga and minutes in European games.
Esathan Babuç, scout in charge of Türkiye. This report is built on public sources and contains no transfer recommendation.
