Emerging from the historical loins of Turkish football, Ahmetcan Kaplan, a robust central defender born on the 16th of January, 2003, has carved out a career for himself within the European football arena. Stepping onto the green at a lofty 6ft 2in (1.89m) and tipping the scales at 11st 11lb (75kg), Kaplan cuts an imposing figure on the field. He can commonly be seen donning the number 13 jersey, a number fraught with superstitions honourably embraced by Kaplan in his stride.
According to an analysis by Transfermarkt, his talents on the field have been given a quantifiable figure, his current market value hovering around £4.2m. Inked with Ajax, his contract will see him battling it out on the Dutch fields until it eventually expires on the 30th of June, 2027.
Kaplan's trialed skills saw the light of day in the 2021 - 2022 season at Trabzonspor in Turkey, where he made 13 first team appearances. He then transferred to the Netherlands, marking his presence by participating in 11 matches for Jong Ajax during the 2023 - 2024 season. He also made an identical number of appearances for Ajax during the same year. While his time on the field was slightly curtailed during the subsequent 2024 - 2025 season with Jong Ajax, he made his presence known by registering two goals despite making only three appearances. Despite the fluctuations in his appearances, he made a total of eight appearances for Ajax in the same season and is slated to continue his journey with Ajax in the 2025 - 2026 season as well.
Aside from his usual appearances, he has also been seen gracing the KNVB Beker 2024 - 2025 for Ajax with one start. He exhibited his versatility by putting up a resilient display at the Conference League 2023 - 2024 for Ajax with two starts. He also made his impact felt at the Europa League 2024 - 2025 for Ajax with one start and two appearances as a substitute.
