Hakan Çalhanoğlu is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Serie A club Inter Milan and captains the Turkey national team. Born in Mannheim, Germany, he represents Turkey internationally, having debuted for the senior team in 2013. Known for his technical skill, vision, and set-piece ability, Çalhanoğlu is regarded as one of the world's best midfielders. He began his club career in Germany before moving to Italy, where he played for AC Milan and later joined Inter Milan in 2021. With Inter, he has won multiple domestic trophies, including the Coppa Italia. Off the pitch, he is married to Sinem Gündoğdu and has a strong social media presence.