Orkun Kökçü

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Records

Orkun Kökçü's career achievements are marked by leadership and consistency. He captained Feyenoord to their first Eredivisie title in six years at just 22, becoming one of the youngest captains in the club's history. His €25 million transfer to Benfica made him their record signing, reflecting his status as one of Europe's most promising midfielders. He has won four major trophies: the Eredivisie, Dutch Super Cup, Portuguese Super Cup, and Portuguese League Cup. Internationally, he has earned over 50 caps for Turkey and played in two European Championships. His ability to step up as a leader at both club and country level sets him apart.

AwardsKökçü won the Eredivisie title with Feyenoord in 2022–23, the Dutch Super Cup in 2018, the Portuguese Super Cup in 2023, and the Portuguese League Cup in 2024–25 with Benfica. Individually, he was named Feyenoord Player of the Year for the 2022–23 season.

Honours & Distinctions

Feyenoord captain (youngest in club history)

Feyenoord·2022

Appointed captain at age 22, one of the youngest in the club's history.

Benfica record signing

Benfica·2023

Transferred for €25 million, the highest fee ever paid by Benfica at the time.

Beşiktaş captain

Beşiktaş·2026

Appointed captain upon permanent transfer.

Records & Feats

Benfica's all-time record signing

Career Milestone·2023

Kökçü's €25 million transfer from Feyenoord in 2023 made him the most expensive signing in Benfica's history.

Youngest Feyenoord captain in modern era

Career Milestone·2022

At 22, he was named captain of Feyenoord, one of the youngest in the club's history.