72
Caps
18
Goals
14
Assists
7.0
Rating
62
Sentiment
8
Squad #
Fitness Status
Minor Concern
Veteran, managing minutes
Scouting Report
Tactical Riskmedium
At 35, he brings irreplaceable veteran wisdom—the kind of composure that steadies an entire squad under World Cup pressure.
Selection Riskmedium
İlkay Gündoğan carries manageable lineup risk because medical workload is being monitored; age/workload management is part of the decision.
Sentimentneutral
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