Emre Tezgel

Emre James Vann Tezgel (born 19 September 2005) is an English professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Stoke City.

He is Stoke City's youngest ever senior player, having debuted at 16 in January 2022. He has represented England internationally at U16 and U17 levels.

Club career
Tezgel made his professional debut for Stoke City on 9 January 2022 in a 2–0 FA Cup victory over Leyton Orient becoming Stoke's youngest player, aged 16. On 29 June 2022, Tezgel signed as a scholar and also agreed to a three-year professional contract which took effect on his 17th birthday. On 1 February 2024, Tezgel joined League Two side Milton Keynes Dons on loan for the remainder of the 2023–24 season. Tezgel scored his first senior goal on 29 March 2024, in a 5–0 victory against Walsall. He scored a further two goals as MK Dons missed out on automatic promotion finishing in 4th position and were well beaten by Crawley Town in the EFL League Two play-offs.

International career
In June 2021 Tezgel scored a hat-trick for England under-16 against Northern Ireland.

Personal life
Tezgel is of Turkish descent through his father with roots in Aksaray. He attended Painsley Catholic College. His cousin Tash played for Stoke City Women.

Honours
England U17
 * Finalist of Syrenka Cup: 2021

Individual
 * Syrenka Cup Player of the Tournament: 2021