Demir Ege Tıknaz (born 17 August 2004) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Primeira Liga club Braga and the Turkey national team.
Club career Beşiktaş (2023–2026)
Tıknaz started his career with Turkish top flight side Beşiktaş. On 27 July 2023, he made his professional debut in a continental game, in UEFA Conference League match against Albanian Kategoria Superiore team Tirana, as a late substitute in 3-1 home win.
On 20 August 2023, he made his Süper Lig debut against Pendikspor, a 1-1 home draw. On 16 January 2024, he made his Turkish Cup debut as a starter against TFF 1. Lig team Eyüpspor, in a 4-0 home victory.
Loan to Rio Ave (2024–2025) On 2 September 2024, Tıknaz was loaned to Portuguese club Rio Ave until the end of the season. On 21 September 2024, he made his debut with the team in an away Primeira Liga match against GD Estoril, as a late substitute in 2-2 draw.
On 19 October 2024, he made his Taça de Portugal debut as a substitute against Liga 3 team Atlético CP.
Return to Beşiktaş On 3 July 2025, he signed a new three-year contract with Beşiktaş. On 24 July 2025, he made his UEFA Europa League debut as a starter against Ukrainian Premier League club Shaktar Donetsk, in a 2-4 home lost.
On 14 August 2025, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3–2 victory at home to St Patrick's Athletic in the UEFA Conference League third qualifying round rematch.
Braga (2026–present) On 21 January 2026, Tıknaz joined Primeira Liga club Braga on a contract until June 2030, for a fee of €7 million, which could rise to €7.5 million with add-ons, and Beşiktaş keeping a 20% sell-on clause.
International career Tıknaz represented Turkey at under-14, under-18, under-19 and under-21 levels, for a total of seventeen caps.
On 14 March 2025, Tıknaz was called up by Vincenzo Montella to the Turkey national team for the 2024–25 UEFA Nations League promotion/relegation play-offs against Hungary.
He made his senior Turkey national team debut on 11 June 2025 in a friendly game against the Mexico national team.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBeşiktaş2023–24Süper Lig21010—70—2902025–26Süper Lig10020—51—171Total310300012100461Rio Ave (loan)2024–25Primeira Liga2845000——334Braga 2025–26Primeira Liga100000041—1412026–27Primeira Liga50000060—110Total1500000101—251Career total7448000222001046
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsTurkey202510202630Total40
Honours Beşiktaş Turkish Cup: 2023–24 Turkish Super Cup: 2024
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