Career
Çakır began playing football with the youth side of Fortuna Düsseldorf. He signed a professional contract with the club in 2004, and would captain the side to promotion from the 3. Liga during the 2008-2009 season.
Due to injury, he would only play nine league matches during the following season, and could not agree to terms on a new contract.
At age 24, after 10 years with Fortuna, Çakır moved to Turkey to play for Kayserispor.
