Alin Kumer Čelik (born 22 February 2007) is a Slovenian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Liga I club Rapid București, on loan from Serie A club Genoa.
Club career Early career Kumer developed as a youth player in the academy of NK Maribor before moving to NŠ Mura on 3 July 2023, where he signed his first professional contract until December 2025.
During the 2024–25 season, Kumer Čelik broke into NŠ Mura's first team, making his debut in the Slovenian PrvaLiga. On 10 November 2024, in a 4–2 away victory against NK Radomlje, he scored his first professional goal. At 17 years, 8 months, and 16 days, he became the fourth-youngest league goalscorer in NŠ Mura's history. He also featured in the Slovenian Cup, making his debut in a 9–0 victory over Veržej on 28 August 2024.
Genoa On 26 June 2025, NŠ Mura and Serie A club Genoa reached an agreement for the transfer of Kumer Čelik. He was assigned to the club's Primavera Under-20 squad. On 22 December 2025, he scored his first goal in Italy against Inter Milan Primavera.
Rapid București On 16 July 2026, he joined Liga I club Rapid București on a season-long loan with an option to buy.
International career Kumer Čelik has represented Slovenia at youth level, earning caps for the Under-16, Under-17, Under-18, and Under-19 national teams.
On 6 September 2025, during the Tournament of Nations amical cup, he scored the winning goal in the 83rd minute for Slovenia U19 in a 1–0 victory against Poland U19. On 21 May 2026, he scored for the Slovenia Under-18 side in a 1–1 friendly draw against Northern Macedonia Under-18 in Ptuj.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueSlovenian CupEuropeOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsMura2024–25Slovenian PrvaLiga7110——81Genoa2025–26Serie A00———00Rapid București (loan)2026–27Liga I0000——00Career total7110——81
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