Hamza YiÃÂit Akman (born 27 September 2004) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for TFF 1. Lig club Pendikspor on loan from Eyüpspor. Akman represented Turkey at youth levels, latest at U21 level.
Akman contributed Galatasaray U19 squad with 8 goals and 6 assists at 2020âÂÂ21 TFF U-19 Süper Lig, the youth development league governed by TFF, in which Galatasaray eventually won. On 8 September 2021, Galatasaray announced professional contract signing with Akman, effective until the end of 2023âÂÂ24 season. Akman made his Süper Lig debut on 13 August 2022, Saturday, coming from bench on 82nd minute in match week 2 encounter against Giresunspor, in which Galatasaray lost at home 0âÂÂ1.
Akman became the champion in the Süper Lig in the 2022âÂÂ23 season with the Galatasaray team. Defeating Ankaragücü 4-1 away in the match played in the 36th week on 30 May 2023, Galatasaray secured the lead with 2 weeks before the end and won the 23rd championship in its history.
On 1 August 2024, Akman joined Danish Superliga club Sønderjyske on a three-year contract. On 1 November, Akman left by mutual consent.
In December 2024, Akman signed with Eyüpspor.
Hamza Akman is the son of former Turkish international footballer Ayhan Akman. His brother Efe plays at Galatasaray S.K. Football Academy as of 2022. Turkish youth international Ali Akman is his cousin.
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