Ilkay Gundogan's salary, house, cars, contract, dating, net worth, age, stats

Ilkay Gundogan's salary, house, cars, contract, dating, net worth, age, stats

Samuel Lisubila
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM

He is a German professional footballer, currently playing as a midfielder for the Premier League club, Manchester City. With an incredible matchup with Kevin De Bruyne, City's midfield has been one of the best in the league, with a destructive potential to break through to the opponent's defence and create chances where none was possible. Read on to find out what Gundogan's salary is, his house, cars, contract and much more.

Ilkay Gundogan's salary
Ilkay Gundogan in action during training at Manchester City Football Academy on May 19, 2022, in Manchester, England. Photo: Tom Flathers
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Born in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, in a middle-class family, the player is a real example of a 'from the gutter to fame' scenario. He has beaten the odds and grown to be a respected player for his talent and personal life off the pitch.

Profile summary

Full Name

Ilkay Gundogan

Gender

Male

Date of Birth

October 24 1990

Age

31 as of June 2022

Place of Birth

Gelsenkirchen, Germany

Current Residence

Manchester, England

Nationality

German, Turkish

Ethnicity

Turkish

Height in feet

5'10 inches

Height in centimetres

180 centimetres

Weight in kilograms

80 kilograms

Weight in pounds

176 pounds

Hair colour

Black

Parents

Irfan Gundogan and Ayten Gundogan

Siblings

Ilker Gundogan

Marital status

Married

Team

Manchester City

Jersey no.

#8

Net worth

$25 million

Socials

Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

İlkay Gundogan's height

The Manchester City star is 5'10 inches tall with a weight of 80 kilograms. He is of average height compared to other players, meaning it takes more than the height that makes him great on the pitch. He has excellent stamina, speed and most importantly, a high IQ on the pitch that makes everything look simple.

İlkay Gundogan's stats

Ilkay Gundogan's stats
Kevin De Bruyne, Kyle Walker, Riyad Mahrez, llkay Gündogan, John Stones, Sam Edozie, Scott Carson and Raheem Sterling at Manchester City Academy Stadium on March 18, 2022. Photo: Tom Flathers
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Amidst the best players in the game, he has emerged among the best, earning multiple awards throughout his career. The midfielder has had 157 appearances in the Premier League, scoring 36 goals and 12 assists. Among his accolades are four-time Premier League champion, one-time game changer and two-time player of the month.

İlkay Gundogan's latest news

The star was recently seen on a private jet at Manchester airport. Rumours are rife that he was heading to Real Madrid, a club that had shown interest in the midfielder. However, Gundogan cleared the air by stating he was going on a brief honeymoon to Copenhagen with his partner after a secret wedding. This, however, did not make his future at the club clear.

İlkay Gundogan's contract

Ilkay Gundogan's cars, trophies, stats
Ilkay Guendogan celebrates with a trophy after their side finished the season as Premier League champions at Etihad Stadium on May 22, 2022, in Manchester, England. Photo: Michael Regan.
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On joining Man City back in 2016, he signed a $22 Million contract, set for four years and later on renewed it in 2019, which is valid to 2023. With one year remaining on his contract, the athlete has ruled out the summer transfer. After getting assurance on playing time, he is set to discuss a new contract with City.

However, according to a credible source, the club isn't ready to sign a new contract with the midfielder as Pep Guardiola is looking for a potential midfielder as a replacement for Gundogan.

İlkay Gundogan's age

Manchester City's vice-captain is 31 as of June 2022. However, he still shows impressive ability on the pitch against younger, more athletic players.

Ilkay Gundogan's contract
Ilkay Gundogan arrives before the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on February 19, 2020, in Manchester, United Kingdom. Photo: Tom Flathers
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İlkay Gundogan's Twitter

The star has a significant following on his social media accounts where he interacts with his fans. On Twitter, you can find him at @IlkayGuendogan, Instagram at @ilkayguendogan and Facebook at Ilkay Gundogan.

İlkay Gundogan's net worth

Off the pitch, apart from his decent wage at Manchester City, Ilkay is involved in multiple businesses, endorsements, advertisements and sponsorships to maintain his expensive lifestyle. As of June 2022, he has a stunning net worth of $25 million.

İlkay Gundogan's salary

Ilkay Gundogan's net worth, salary, girlfriend
Ilkay Gundogan celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Arsenal at Etihad Stadium on August 28, 2021. Photo: Catherine Ivill
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When joining the City from Borussia Dortmund, the star signed a 4-year $30,564,352 contract and renewed it in 2019, which has been active from then to 2023. He currently earns an average annual salary of $7,641,088. He is worth every penny of it with his excellence on the pitch.

İlkay Gundogan's house

Gundo currently lives in a beautiful mansion in Manchester, England. His garage is also pimped with fantastic rides he always dreamt of as a child from a middle-class family. His love for Mercedes has led him to own a couple of the German brand's best automobiles, a Mercedes CLS and a fancy Mercedes LS, which he got in 2016.

Is İlkay Gundogan dating?

The star married model Sarah Arfaoui in a secret wedding ceremony in Spain. He has also been public about his previous relationship with his ex-girlfriend Sila Sahin. She had a combination of names, Sila and Ilkay, on the back of her neck, tattooed as 'Silkay'. Whoops!

Why is IIkay Gundogan called Mr Whippy?

The midfielder was dubbed 'Mr Whippy' in 2021 in the match against Crystal Palace. This happened after his 20-yard strike to Crystal's top corner. T-shirts printed 'Mr Whippy' have even been made honouring the mind-blowing goal.

What is IIkay's Fifa 22 rating?

On the world's most popular sports game, Gundogan has been rated 85 with a potential of 85, playing in a CM position. The right-footed player has four skill moves, and 4 weak foot ratings, and his workrates are high and medium.

Ilkay Gundogan's net worth, FIFA 2022 rating
Ilkay Gündogan runs with the ball during the UEFA Nations League A Group 3 match between Hungary and Germany at Puskas Arena on June 11, 2022, in Budapest, Hungary. Photo: Alexander Hassenstein
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With Manchester City clinching the 2021/2022 Premier League title, you might think everything is done for the midfielder and vice-captain. Well, not yet. He is more ambitious than ever, with the potential to win another trophy next season before extending his contract at the team or taking his talent elsewhere. With the achievements the star has gained in his career, Ilkay Gundogan's salary is set to increase and build up his net worth.

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