Dennis Kaygin (; born 2 April 2004) is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club FC Ingolstadt. Born in Germany, he has opted to play for Turkey internationally.
Kaygin is a product of the youth academies of the German clubs FSV 1946 Saulheim and Mainz 05. In the 2022âÂÂ23 season, he was the second top scorer for the Mainz U19s with 22 goals in 19 games and helped them win the Under 19 Bundesliga.
On 9 June 2023, he transferred to the Austrian club Rapid Wien on a three-year contract. He made his senior and professional debut with Rapid Wien as a substitute in a 1âÂÂ0 loss to Red Bull Salzburg on 9 December 2023. On 10 January 2025, he joined the Dutch Eredivisie club Willem II on loan for the second half of the 2024âÂÂ25 season.
On 24 June 2025, Kaygin signed with FC Ingolstadt in 3. Liga.
Born in Germany, Kaygin is of Turkish and Swedish descent and holds all three citizenships. He played up to the Germany U19s in 2022. On 8 November 2024, he was called up to the Turkey U20s for Under 20 Elite League matches.