# Muhammed Gümüşkaya

Muhammed Gümüşkaya (born 1 January 2001) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Süper Lig club Gaziantep on loan from the Belgian club Westerlo.

## Professional career
### Fenerbahçe

On 26 June 2020, Gümüşkaya signed a professional contract with Fenerbahçe. He made his professional debut with the club in a 3–1 win over Çaykur Rizespor on 25 July 2020.
He scored his first goal in his international debut, on 20 August 2021, in a 1–0 win against Finnish club HJK Helsinki in the play-off round of the 2021–22 UEFA Europa League.
On 17 March 2022, He signed 4 years deal with the club.

#### Boluspor (loan)

On 10 September 2020, Gümüşkaya was loaned to TFF 1. Lig club Boluspor for the 2020–21 season.

#### Giresunspor (loan)

On 4 February 2022, Gümüşkaya was loaned to Süper Lig club Giresunspor for the rest of the season.

### Westerlo

On 23 August 2022, Gümüşkaya signed a four-year contract with Westerlo in Belgium.
On 25 September 2022, he made his debut with the team in a Croky Cup match against Eendracht Aalst and scored one goal in 3-1 win.
On 1 October 2022, he made his Belgian Pro League debut with the club in a 2–0 win over Zulte Waregem in home game.

#### Samsunspor (loan)

On 13 September 2023, he moved on a season-long loan to Samsunspor in 2023–24 season.

#### Gaziantep (loan)

On 29 January 2025, Gümüşkaya was loaned to Gaziantep until the end of the season, with an option to buy.

## International career

Gümüşkaya is a youth international for Turkey, having represented the U15's, U17's, U18's and U19's. He represented the Turkey U23's in their winning campaign at the 2021 Islamic Solidarity Games.

## Playing style

Gümüşkaya is a modern midfielder known for his strong passing and shots from outside the box. He is known for his excellent technique. His most natural role is as playmaker, and he is noted for this strong frame. Aside from midfielder, he can also play as a winger.

## Career statistics

    As of 9 November 2024
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition :
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Cup | Cup | Europe | Europe | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Fenerbahçe | 2018–19 | Süper Lig | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 29 | 4 | 29 | 4 |
| Fenerbahçe | 2019–20 | Süper Lig | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — | 15 | 8 | 19 | 8 |
| Fenerbahçe | 2021–22 | Süper Lig | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 18 | 1 |
| Fenerbahçe | Total | Total | 12 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 44 | 12 | 66 | 13 |
| Boluspor (loan) | 2020–21 | TFF First League | 20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 4 |
| Giresunspor (loan) | 2021–22 | Süper Lig | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 2 |
| Westerlo | 2022–23 | Jupiler Pro League | 15 | 0 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 17 | 1 |
| Westerlo | 2023–24 | Jupiler Pro League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 0 |
| Westerlo | 2024–25 | Jupiler Pro League | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 |
| Westerlo | Total | Total | 21 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 1 |
| Samsunspor (loan) | 2023–24 | Süper Lig | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 1 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 78 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 44 | 12 | 140 | 22 |
* ↑ Includes Turkish Cup and Croky Cup
* 1 2 Appearances in U21 Ligi
* ↑ Appearances in UEFA Europa League
* ↑ 5 appearances in Jupiler Pro League Europe Play-Offs

## Honours

Turkey U23
* Islamic Solidarity Games: 2021