Yusuf Demir

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Yusuf Demir (Turkish: Yüsef Demir; born 2 June 2003) is an Austrian-Turkish professional footballer who plays as a right winger for the Austrian Bundesliga club Rapid Wien. Born in Vienna, Austria, to Turkish parents with family roots in Trabzon, Turkey, Demir began his football career at First Vienna FC before moving to SK Rapid Vienna's Academy.

Demir debuted professionally for Rapid Wien on 14 December 2019, marking an early milestone in his career. At just 15 years and two days old, he scored a goal against Admira in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round, becoming the youngest Austrian goalscorer since Gerd Wimmer in 1994 at the age of 17 years and three months. This achievement was all the more impressive given his youth.

In September 2020, Demir joined FC Basel on a season-long loan from Rapid Wien for €500,000, with an option to make the move permanent in the future for another €10 million. However, if he reached ten appearances, the club would be obliged to activate this clause. On 23 August 2021, Demir made his competitive debut against Athletic Bilbao, marking a significant step forward in his career.

Demir's time at Basel was marked by several notable performances, including a domestic league debut for the first team in a match against St. Petersburg, Russia. However, he was forced to watch the team's last five league games of that calendar year from the sidelines due to a torn muscle fiber in his calf, suffered during Austria's U-21 draw against North Macedonia.

In February 2026, Demir returned to Rapid Wien on a permanent deal, signing a contract with the Reds for two seasons and one season. This marked a significant return to form for the young winger, who had previously been loaned out to FC Basel.

Demir has also represented Austria in international competitions, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification win over the Faroe Islands on 28 March 2021. As an A-national player since 2021, Demir continues to make a name for himself as one of Austria's most promising young talents.

In his personal life, Demir is the older brother of Turkish youth international player [name not specified].