Who is Yusuf Kabadayi? Meet the explosive 6’1 winger looking set to dazzle at Ibrox next season

Who is Rangers target Yusuf Kabadayi? Rangers News brings you a full profile, including his age, nationality, position, height and more.

Yusuf Kabadayi has been the subject of a bid from Rangers with a fee said to be in the region of £1-1.5m. The lightning-quick winger looks set to be Philippe Clement’s first signing of the summer.

Rangers needed recruits after a supremely disappointing trophyless season, and it appears management thinks Kabadayi is the man for the job.

He’ll be looking to dazzle fans at Ibrox next season, but just who is he? Here is absolutely everything you need to know about him.

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Who is Yusuf Kabadayi?

Kabadayi is a 20-year-old German winger who is contracted to Bayern Munich. However, he’s been on loan to Schalke for the 23/24 campaign.

He’s been in Bayern’s academy since 2012, and then began playing for Bayern Munich II, Kabadayı signed a professional two-year contract with Bayern Munich on the 3rd of August 2023.

How old is Kabadayi?

As of June 2024, he is currently 20 years old. He was born on the 2nd of February 2004.

Where is he from?

He is from Munich, Germany – but is of Turkish descent. Kabadayı represented Turkey at under-15 and under-16 level but decided to switch to the Germany national youth team at age 17.

How tall is Kabadayi?

Kabadayi is approximately 6’1″ tall. His towering height and explosive speed make him a nightmare for defenders. A nice asset to have at the Rangers Training Centre.

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What position does he play?

Kabadayi is predominantly a left-winger, but can also play as a centre-forward, and on the right-hand side.

How good is Kabadayi?

At such a young age, his potential is immense. He’s an extremely exciting winger, with the ability to take on a man, run the channels and have a keen eye for a goal. Take a look at some of his highlights for yourselves. He’ll be a fabulous asset for Rangers.