İlkay Gündoğan, leading FC Barcelona’s and the German national team’s midfield with a game full of flair and intelligence, will be the brand ambassador for Ford Trucks. The collaboration that describes Ford Trucks’ strong and dependable partnership is starting.
İlkay Gündoğan stands out among football fans with his disciplined work, leadership on the field, and game intelligence. Ford Trucks, which creates value with its ‘Sharing the Load’ vision, and İlkay Gündoğan, who burdens the load on the field and pushes his team over the top, share similar principles, especially excellence and reliability.
İlkay Gündoğan states that he is very excited about this new agreement with Ford Trucks. Gündoğan says, “I am proud to cooperate with a globally successful brand like Ford Trucks. I’ve always strived for excellence, both on and off the field. Ford Trucks embodies the same commitment to excellence. I believe we will achieve great things together”, Gündoğan expresses his excitement.
Emine Coşkun, Ford Trucks Marketing Leader, emphasizes that the cooperation with İlkay Gündoğan is exciting for their brand and says: “İlkay Gündoğan is a name that attracts attention not only as a player but also as a leader in the football world. His work ethic, determination, reliability, and belief in success are perfectly aligned with our brand values. We believe that this sponsorship agreement will bring new opportunities for both Ford Trucks and İlkay Gündoğan.”
The commercial featuring Ford Trucks and İlkay Gündoğan, filmed in Barcelona, will be broadcasted throughout the Euro 2024 games.
As part of this collaboration, the brand’s communications will continue on the digital platforms until the end of June 2025.
About İlkay Gündoğan
İlkay Gündoğan was born on October 24, 1990, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. With his midfield performance, the German midfielder of Turkish descent has established himself as one of the most important names in world football. Gündoğan became one of Jürgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola’s most trusted players at major clubs like Borussia Dortmund and Manchester City. With his contributions to the team game, he propelled the clubs he played for to the top of the Bundesliga, Premier League, and Champions League. Following his tremendous performance, he was traded to Barcelona at the start of the season. İlkay Gündoğan is also a key player for the German national team.
After playing for Germany’s U18, U19, U20, and U21 teams, he has represented his team at the highest-level organizations since 2011.
İlkay Gündoğan is a versatile player who excels in both defensive and offensive roles in the midfield. Gündoğan has 1 Bundesliga, 5 Premier League, and 1 Champions League title throughout his career. The seasoned player was recently named to La Liga’s 11-man roster for the 2023-24 season.