Ali Akman

Ali Akman (born 18 April 2002) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Belgian club Dender.

Bursaspor
Akman was promoted to Bursaspor first team in 2019. He scored 12 goals in 39 TFF First League matches.

Eintracht Frankfurt
On 1 February 2021, Akman signed a four-year contract with Eintracht Frankfurt in effect from 1 July 2021. After his contract, which was set to expire in 2021 summer, had been terminated by Bursaspor, he joined the Frankfurt club on 8 March 2021 and immediately began training with the team.

Loan to NEC Nijmegen
On 4 August 2021, he went to NEC Nijmegen on loan.

Loan to Göztepe
On 7 August 2022, Akman moved to Göztepe on a season-long loan with an option to buy.

Dender
On 10 August 2023, Akman joined Dender in the Belgian second tier on a one-year contract with an optional second year.

International career
Akman represented Turkey at many youth levels.

Personal life
Akman is the nephew of former Galatasaray midfielder and Turkish international Ayhan Akman. His cousins Hamza and Efe Akman are also professional footballers.

Honours
Individual
 * Eredivisie Talent of the Month: August 2021,


 * Eredivisie Team of the Month: August 2021,