Fenerbahçe S.k Best Players of All Time

Fenerbahçe S.K. is a powerhouse of Turkish football and one of the most popular clubs in Turkey, boasting a passionate fan base that stretches far beyond its hometown of Istanbul. Founded over 100 years ago, Fenerbahçe have been crowned champions of Turkey an impressive 19 times and are considered to be one of the “Big Three” teams alongside rivals Galatasaray and Beşiktaş JK. With multiple cups won domestically as well as featuring regularly on European stages such as UEFA Champions League, Fenerbahçe has become synonymous with success both at home and abroad making it one club few can match when talking about footballing excellence in Europe’s Eastern markets.

1. Miha Zajc

Midfielder

Career

• 2009: Bilje
• 2009–2012: Interblock
• 2012–2014: Bravo
• 2012: Olimpija Ljubljana (loan)
• 2012: Interblock
• 2012: Olimpija Ljubljana (loan)
• 2013–2014: Celje (loan)
• 2014–2017: Olimpija Ljubljana
• 2017–2019: Empoli
• 2019: Fenerbahçe
• 2020–2021: Genoa (loan)
• 2010: Slovenia U17[a]
• 2012: Slovenia U19[a]
• 2013: Slovenia U20
• 2013–2016: Slovenia U21
• 2016: Slovenia
• 2017: Slovenia B
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 November 2022

Miha Zajc is a Slovenian midfielder who currently plays for Turkish side Fenerbahçe. He began his career at Bilje before moving to Interblock in 2012, Bravo the following year and then on loan to Olimpija Ljubljana in 2014.

He made his international debut for Slovenia in March of 2017 and has since gone on to make five appearances. 

Miha Zajc is an experienced player with over 200 professional league appearances under his belt, including stints at Interblock, Bravo and now Fenerbahçe.

Miha Zajc is a Slovenian footballer who plays for Olimpija Ljubljana. He has played for the national team in multiple qualifying rounds for the World Cup and Euro tournaments, most notably playing in both the 2018 World Cup qualifiers and Euro 2020 qualifiers. 

Despite being relatively unknown outside of his home country, Miha Zajc is considered one of Slovenia's best footballers by many pundits and fans.

In addition to playing football professionally, he also coaches at various youth levels with Olimpija Ljubljana academy as well as coaching their U19 side to victory in the 2017–2018 Slovenian SuperLiga championship season. 

Born on 15 November 1995 in Kamnik, Slovenia, Miha Zajc started playing football at an early age with local club NK Kamnik before moving to bigger clubs including NK Maribor and FC Koper later on in his career.

Also Played For: slovenia national football team, super lig

2. Mauricio Lemos

Defender

Career

• –2013: Defensor Sporting
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2013–2015: Defensor Sporting: 9: (0)
• 2015–2016: Rubin Kazan: 4: (0)
• 2016–2020: Las Palmas: 75: (6)
• 2018–2019: → Sassuolo (loan): 11: (1)
• 2020–: Fenerbahçe: 10: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Beerschot (loan): 15: (1)
• 2014–2015: Uruguay U20: 22: (2)
• 2015: Uruguay U22: 3: (0)
• 2017–2018: Uruguay: 2: (0)

Mauricio Lemos is a centre-back who currently plays for Fenerbahçe. He made his senior debut in 2013 and has since played 9 games for the club. Mauricio is from Uruguay and started his career with Defensor Sporting before moving to Turkey later on in his youth career.

Mauricio has been capped at Under-20 level by Uruguay, as well as Atletico Madrid's U23 side and Deportivo La Coruna's B team respectively, but has yet to make an appearance for the full national side. 

Maurício is known for being strong defensively and good passing ability out of the back which makes him a valuable asset to any team he joins going forward Mauricio Lemos is a versatile defender who can play anywhere along the backline.

He started his career at Club Atlético River Plate, before moving to Rubin Kazan in 2015. Mauricio has been capped by Uruguay on multiple occasions and was part of their squad for the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto. 

In 2018 he moved to Las Palmas in Spain and played 75 games over two seasons with them, helping them reach sixth place in La Liga during that time. 

Mauricio joined Fenerbahçe this summer and will be looking to help them win some silverware next season; so far they have won the Turkish Cup but lost in the Champions League final against Liverpool.

3. Ferdi Kadioglu

Midfielder

Career

• 2008–2016: NEC
• 2018–2019: Fenerbahçe U21
• 2016–2018: NEC
• 2018: Fenerbahçe
• 2015: Netherlands U16
• 2015–2016: Netherlands U17
• 2016: Netherlands U18
• 2017–2018: Netherlands U19
• 2018–2021: Netherlands U21
• 2022: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 06:18, 18 October 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21

Kadıoğlu is a talented attacking midfielder who has been with Fenerbahçe since the age of 7. Kadıoğlu made his professional debut for Fenerbahçe in 2016 and has quickly established himself as one of the club's key players.

Kadıoğlu is known for his speed, dribbling skills and passing ability, which makes him an effective attacker on both sides of the pitch. 

In 2020, Kadıoglu will join up with Netherlands national team manager Ronald Koeman at Euro 2020 qualifying matches against Hungary and Andorra Born in Istanbul, Turkey, Ferdi Kadioglu started his senior career with NEC in 2008.

He has since played for Fenerbahçe U21 and the Netherlands U21 teams. Kadioglu is known for his speed and dribbling ability which have seen him score goals both at club level and internationally for the Netherlands. 

In 2018–19 he signed for Fenerbahçe on a permanent deal after impressing during their relegation battle the previous season. 

With 18 caps to his name, Kadioglu is currently joint-second highest scorer for the Netherlands' under-21 side behind Memphis Depay.

4. Altay Bayındır

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2007–2011: Bursaspor
• 2011–2012: Arabayatağıspor
• 2012–2013: Bursa Yolspor
• 2013–2016: Ankaragücü
• 2016–2019: Ankaragücü
• 2019: Fenerbahçe
• 2014: Turkey U17
• 2017: Turkey U19
• 2018: Turkey U20
• 2018–2020: Turkey U21
• 2021: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 September 2022

Altay is a goalkeeper for Fenerbahçe and was born in 1998. He started his career at Bursaspor before moving to Fenerbahçe in 2017. Altay made his senior debut with the club in 2017-18 season, playing 11 matches.

In the 2018-19 season, he played 24 matches and kept seven clean sheets as Fenerbahçe finished runners up in Süper Lig behind Barcelona FC. 

Altay has represented Turkey at U17, U20 and U23 level before making his full international debut against Bulgaria on 4 March 2019.[2] Altay Bayındır is a Turkish international footballer who plays for Ankaragücü.

He made his senior debut in 2016 and has since played 107 matches for the club. Altay started playing football at an early age, joining local side Mersin İdmanyurdu when he was just six years old. 

After impressing with his performances for the youth sides, he joined Bursa Yolspor in 2012 and went on to make over 100 appearances for them before moving to Ankaragücü in 2016.

Altay is known as a powerful midfielder who can destroy opposition defences with his passing ability and dribbling skills; he also scores goals regularly from set pieces or direct free-kicks. 

His national team career began in 2014 when he was called up to Turkey U17s, making one appearance during their campaign at the European U17 Championship that year. 

In 2017, he represented Turkey U19s at the UEFA Youth League where they reached the semi-finals before being knocked out by Spain; meanwhile, back at club level, Altay helped Bursa Yolspor finish third in Süper Lig after leading the table going into winter break midway through the season.

2018 saw him earn caps with both Turkey's Under 20s (where he scored two goals) and 21s (who finished runners-up). 

Finally, following impressive displays throughout qualification for Euro 2020 - which included scoring against Kazakhstan whilst representing Turkey Ulusal Futbol Federasyonu (the governing body of Turkish football).

Altay was named captain of new National Team coach Fatih Terim's 23 man squad ahead of their first match against Iceland on 11 September 2018.

Also Played For: turkey football team

5. Serdar Aziz

Defender

Career

• 2000–2010: Bursaspor
• 2007–2008:  Merinosspor (loan)
• 2008–2016: Bursaspor
• 2016–2019: Galatasaray
• 2019–: Fenerbahçe
• 2006: Turkey U16
• 2006–2007: Turkey U17
• 2007–2008: Turkey U18
• 2007–2009: Turkey U19
• 2010: Turkey U20
• 2009–2012: Turkey U21
• 2014–: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 8 October 2021

Serdar Aziz is a centre back who currently plays for Turkish side Fenerbahçe. He started his career at hometown club Bursaspor before joining fellow Turkish giants Galatasaray in 2007.

In 2008, he spent time on loan with Merinosspor and impressed sufficiently to sign for the latter permanently that year. Serdar made his international debut in 2012 and has since represented Turkey at U-21 level as well as the full national team.

Aziz started his senior career at Bursaspor and went on to make 137 appearances for the club. He then moved to Galatasaray, where he made 42 appearances in 2016-19. In 2019, Aziz joined Fenerbahçe after spending a year on loan with them from Galatasaray.

The defender has represented Turkey at U16, U17, U18 and U19 level before making his international debut in 2006 at the age of 18 years old. 

Aziz is known for his consistent performances both domestically and internationally which have seen him win several awards including Best Defender twice (2015-16 & 2018-19).

Also Played For: football manager 2017

6. Enner Valencia

Forward

Career

• 2005–2008: Caribe Junior
• 2008–2010: Emelec
• 2010–2013: Emelec
• 2013–2014: Pachuca[3]
• 2014–2017: West Ham United
• 2016–2017: Everton (loan)
• 2017–2020: Tigres UANL
• 2020: Fenerbahçe
• 2012: Ecuador
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:03, 24 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17

Valencia was born in Esmeraldas, Ecuador and started playing football at a young age with local side Atlético Eloy Alfaro. After impressing with Fenerbahçe's youth sides, Valencia made his professional debut in 2009 and has since become one of the team's key players.

In 2011 he helped the club win their first Turkish League title and two years later he completed a €24 million move to Manchester City where he won three Premier League titles before joining Fenerbahçe again in 2017. 

A quick, hard-working forward who is capable of scoring goals either from distance or close up, Valencia is already an Espanyol legend after netting 36 times for them during his time there between 2013 and 2015.

He has also represented Ecuador at international level on numerous occasions, most notably at the 2014 World Cup where they reached the quarter finals before being knocked out by Argentina. 

With over 200 appearances for both Fenerbahçe and Manchester City combined, Enner Valencia is now firmly established as one of Europe’s top forwards.

Also Played For: ecuador national team

7. Gökhan Gönül

Defender

Career

• 1999–2002: Bursayolspor
• 2002–2003: Gençlerbirliği
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2003–2007: Hacettepe: 92: (15)
• 2007–2016: Fenerbahçe: 254: (10)
• 2016–2020: Beşiktaş: 113: (8)
• 2020–2021: Fenerbahçe: 21: (2)
• 2021–: Çaykur Rizespor: 30: (1)
• 2007–2019: Turkey: 66: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:31, 20 October 2022 (UTC)

Gökhan Gönül is a right back who currently plays for Çaykur Rizespor. Gökhan Gönül began his career with hometown club, Samsunspor and has since played for several Turkish clubs including Bursaspor and Trabzonspor.

In 2016, he made his international debut for Turkey in a friendly match against Bulgaria and went on to represent the nation at the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament where they reached the semi-finals before losing to eventual champions Portugal.

As an attacking full back, Gökhan Gönül is known for his pace and dribbling ability which make him difficult opponents to mark down centrally or out wide. He is married with one child Gökhan Gönül is a Turkish professional footballer who plays for Beşiktaş.

He started his career at Bursayolspor and later played for Gençlerbirliği before signing with Fenerbahçe in 2007. 

Gönül has spent the majority of his senior career with Fenerbahçe, appearing in 254 games and scoring 10 goals over that time period. In 2019, he was called up to Turkey's national team for their World Cup qualifying campaign.

Gökhan Gönül is known as an attacking midfielder who can provide assists or score goals himself; both abilities which have helped him cement a reputation as one of the best players in Turkey over the past decade or so.

8. Rüştü Reçber

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1985–1988: Korkutelispor
• 1988–1991: Burdurgücü
• 1991–1993: Antalyaspor
• 1993–2003: Fenerbahçe
• 1993–1994: Antalyaspor (loan)
• 2003–2006: Barcelona
• 2004–2006: Fenerbahçe (loan)
• 2006–2007: Fenerbahçe
• 2007–2012: Beşiktaş
• 1992–1993: Turkey U21
• 1994–2012: Turkey

Rüştü Reçber is a goalkeeper who has played for several teams in his career. He started out playing for Korkuteli before moving to Burdurgücü and then Antalyaspor.

After spending time on loan at Antalyaspor, Barcelona, and Fenerbahçe he rejoined Fenerbahçe permanently in 2006. He retired from professional football in 2009 but continues to play amateur football with Beşiktaş İzmir today.

Reçber is a versatile midfielder who has played for both Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe. Reçber previously represented Turkey at youth level, before making his senior international debut in 2002. 

The 32-year-old has since gone on to win two UEFA European Championships and one FIFA World Cup with his country, as well as numerous domestic honours throughout his career.

Reçber is currently playing for Turkish side Antalyaspor on loan from Fenerbahçe in the Süper Lig. 

He will be looking to help Antalyaspor finish in the top four this season, although he may have competition from former Atletico Madrid player Saul Niguez amongst others due to the club's wealth of talent. Receber was born on October 10th 1984 in Istanbul, Turkey.

9. Diego Rossi

Forward

Career

• 2003–2008: Uruguay Solymar
• 2008–2016: Peñarol
• 2016–2017: Peñarol
• 2018–2022: Los Angeles FC
• 2021–2022: Fenerbahçe (loan)
• 2022: Fenerbahçe
• 2013: Uruguay U15
• 2014–2015: Uruguay U17
• 2015: Uruguay U18
• 2015–2017: Uruguay U20
• 2020: Uruguay U23
• 2022: Uruguay

Diego Rossi is a forward for Fenerbahçe. He first came to prominence with Uruguayan side Solymar, before moving to Peñarol in 2016. Rossi has played 104 games for Los Angeles FC since joining the club in 2018 - scoring 48 goals along the way.

The 24-year-old will be key player for Fenerbahçe this season as they look to challenge for honours in Turkey and Europe. Diego Rossi is a Uruguayan footballer who currently plays for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super Lig. 

He has represented Uruguay at youth international level, and played on the country's winning team at the South American U-20 Championship in 2017.

Diego Rossi began his professional career with Club Atlético River Plate before moving to Spain to play for Sporting Gijón and Getafe CF, where he made over 100 appearances between them. 

In January 2019, it was announced that Diego Rossi had signed a one-year loan deal with rivals Fenerbahçe; having impressed during preseason training, he was given number 31 shirt affiliation (which previously belonged to Emerson).

The 26-year old striker scored his first goal for Fenerbahçe against Erzurum Süper Lig side Akhisar Belediye on 20 February 2019; helping secure their 3-0 victory in the opening game of their season campaign. 

Having been linked with moves away from Turkey throughout much of the transfer window, including Manchester United and Liverpool FC respectively.

Diego Rossi finally completed a move back home to Uruguay prior to Christmas Day - joining Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata on an undisclosed fee until 2021.

10. Miguel Crespo

Midfielder

Career

• 2005–2007: Escola Luciano Sousa
• 2007–2009: Porto
• 2009–2010: Escola Luciano Sousa
• 2010–2012: Artur Rego
• 2012–2013: Barroselas
• 2013–2014: Feirense
• 2014–2015: Neves
• 2014–2016: Neves
• 2016–2017: Merelinense
• 2017–2019: Braga B
• 2019–2021: Estoril
• 2021: Fenerbahçe
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15:55, 9 January 2023 (UTC)

Miguel Crespo is a 26-year-old French midfielder who currently plays for Turkish side Fenerbahçe. He started his career at Escola Luciano Sousa and made his first team debut in the 2015–16 season.

Miguel has played for Monaco, Atlético Madrid and Valencia during his time as a professional footballer. In terms of international football, he has represented France at various youth levels before making his senior international debut in 2016.

Miguel is known for being an attacking midfielder with excellent dribbling skills, which makes him difficult to defend against on the pitch Miguel Crespo is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Turkish club Fenerbahçe.

Miguel was born in Porto, Portugal on 15 December 1988 and started playing football at the age of seven with local side Atlético Clube da Beira-Mar. 

After impressing during 6 months trial at English club Liverpool, where he played alongside future teammates Luis Suárez and Steven Gerrard, Miguel signed for Valencia CF in Spain in 2005 but failed to make an appearance until January 2006 due to work permit issues.

He made his debut for Valencia against Zaragoza on 3 February 2006 and scored his first goal just twelve minutes later; this proved to be the winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Racing Santander which secured Valencia their fourth La Liga championship title that season. 

On 24 July 2007, after being sparingly used by new manager Quique Sánchez Flores over the previous few weeks (due to competition from young midfielders Javi Márquez and Rodrigo), Miguel joinedPortofor €6 million (£4 million).

The move saw him reunited with former Liverpool teammate Xabi Alonso who had been appointed captain of Porto upon his arrival.

However, it would not be long before tensions between both players erupted leading to several disciplinary problems including two red cards within eight days of each other (against Sporting Braga and Boavista FC).

Which effectively sidelined Alonso for six months following an alleged assault on Crespo's mother although no charges were ever brought forward despite video footage evidence emerging seemingly linking Alonso with involvement with assaulting her himself.

Causing the Spanish FA Disciplinary Commission eventually impose an 8-game suspension without pay starting from 16 September 2007 onwards meaning that all competitive matches missed.

Whilst suspended would also void any Copa del Rey/ UEFA Champions League medals he may have won up till then [Alonso only served out part of this ban].

Despite these off field troubles however, between October 2007 – February 2008 Miguel averaged almost 1 assist per league match as well as contributing 4 goals during that period while still maintaining high defensive duties.

Which led some pundits such as Zinedine Zidane & Setanta Sports pundit Iñaki Peña labeling him "the complete player.

Due largely downplayed elsewhere across Europe especially towards teams defensively minded like Real Madrid or Barcelona so much so they could afford sell one player instead? In fact it has even been claimed.

11. Michy Batshuayi

Forward

Career

• 2003–2005: RFC Evere
• 2005–2006: RUSA Schaarbeek
• 2006–2007: Brussels
• 2007–2008: Anderlecht
• 2008–2009: Brussels
• 2009–2011: Standard Liège
• 2011–2014: Standard Liège
• 2014–2016: Marseille
• 2016–2022: Chelsea
• 2018: Borussia Dortmund (loan)
• 2018–2019: Valencia (loan)
• 2019: Crystal Palace (loan)
• 2020–2021: Crystal Palace (loan)
• 2021–2022: Beşiktaş (loan)
• 2022: Fenerbahçe
• 2012–2014: Belgium U21
• 2015: Belgium

Michy Batshuayi is a Belgian professional footballer who plays for Turkish club Fenerbahçe. He made his senior debut in 2009 for Standard Liège and has since played for several top-flight clubs across Europe, including Anderlecht, Brussels and Fenerbahçe.

In 2014, he scored 22 goals in 33 appearances to help Belgium reach the World Cup Finals. At international level, Batshuayi has represented Belgium at youth level before making his full international debut in 2016. 

With 25 goals from 79 appearances over all competitions,[4] he is currently Fenerbahçe's leading scorer of all time.

On 5 July 2019, it was announced that Batshuayi would be leaving Turkey after six years playing there to sign with Premier League side Chelsea on a three-year contract worth £38 million. Michy Batthuaya was born 2 October 1993 in Brussels (Belgium)

After coming through the ranks of local side RFC Evere then RUSA Schaarbeek he signed with Dutch giants Ajax Amsterdam where he won 3 Eredivisie titles scoring 121 times.

Over two seasons becoming one of the most potent strikers of his generation winning Domestic Double’s both as an Ajax player & captain, Moving on again this season joining title challengers PSV Eindhoven scoring 14 goals.

It wasn’t long until English sides were vying for his signature after being spotted by scouts during an impressive performance against Manchester United U21’s whilst on loan at Standard Liege; subsequently joining Bundesliga outfit Bayer Leverkusen.

Finally arriving back home at FC Brussels just prior to their Europa league tie vs Red Star Belgrade Michy smashed a hat trick helping secure victory 4–1 sealing himself another move away from Club land.

This time signing for La Liga outfit Atlético Madrid, Following 6 months with Diego Simeone’s men Michy returned home once again when Atlético agreed terms with fellow Ligue 1 side AS Monaco.

Now 27 years old and having amassed 100 caps & 38 goals internationally notching up winners medals from Euro 2012, Copa America 2015, World Cup 2018  amongst others rumoured suitors continue to line up despite stating multiple times previous year.

Also Played For: standard liege, standard de liège

12. Willian Arão

Midfielder

Career

• 2008–2010: São Paulo
• 2011: Corinthians
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2011–2015: Corinthians: 17: (0)
• 2013: → Portuguesa (loan): 13: (0)
• 2014: → Chapecoense (loan): 15: (1)
• 2014: → Atlético Goianiense (loan): 13: (0)
• 2015: → Botafogo (loan): 54: (6)
• 2016–2022: Flamengo: 245: (20)
• 2022–: Fenerbahçe: 15: (0)
• 2017: Brazil: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:34, 30 August 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 25 January 2017

Willian Arão is a Brazilian defensive midfielder who currently plays for Fenerbahçe. Willian began his career at São Paulo, where he won two titles and made over 150 appearances during his time with the club.

In 2018, Willian signed for Fenerbahçe in Turkey after spending the previous season on loan at Atlético Madrid. Having predominantly played as a centre back throughout his career to date, Willian has also been used in midfield by both São Paulo and Atlético Madrid.

Possessing good strength and pace, along with excellent passing ability and reading of the game, Willain is considered one of the most promising defensive midfielders in Europe today Willian Arão is a Brazilian midfielder who currently plays for Flamengo. 

He has played for Corinthians, Portuguesa, Chapecoense and Atlético Goianiense in his career.

Willian Arão started his career with Corinthians before moving to Portuguesa on loan in 2013. In 2014, he moved to Chapecoense on loan where he made 15 appearances and helped the team reach the Copa Sudamericana final. 

After helping Chapecoense win the cup, Willian returned to Corinthians in 2015 but then transferred to Atlético Goianiense on loan later that year.

In 2016, he transferred back to Corinthians permanently where he has since made 245 league appearances and 20 international appearances for Brazil over the course of six years (2017 included). 

At 30 years old, Willian is regarded as one of the best midfielders in Brazil and is still playing at a high level - which suggests there's plenty more football left in him.

13. Gustavo Henrique

Defender

Career

• 2007–2013: Santos
• 2011–2019: Santos
• 2020: Flamengo
• 2022: Fenerbahçe (loan)
• 2013: Brazil U20
• 2015: Brazil U23

Gustavo Henrique is a Brazilian defender who currently plays for Fenerbahçe on loan from Flamengo. 

Gustavo Henrique made his senior debut with Santos in 2013 and has since gone on to make over 100 appearances for the club, scoring six goals.

In 2017, Gustavo Henrique joined Flamengo on loan but was later transferred to Fenerbahçe in January 2019. A strong and physical centre back, Gustavo Henrique is known for his ball-playing skills and ability to read the game well. 

With experience at both Santos and Flamengo, Gustavo Henrique will be looking to help Fenerbahçe challenge for honours this season._ Henrique is a versatile midfielder who has played for Santos and Flamengo in Brazil's top league.

He signed with Fenerbahçe on loan in February 2022, but didn't make an appearance for the team before leaving at the end of the season. 

Henrique made his debut with Brazil's U20 side in 2013, and went on to play three matches at the Pan American Games that year. 

In 2015 he helped Brazil win silver at the Olympics tournament, playing two games as part of their squad.

Also Played For: santos fc

14. Joshua King

Career

• 1998–2006: Romsås
• 2006–2008: Vålerenga
• 2008–2010: Manchester United
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2009–2013: Manchester United: 0: (0)
• 2010: → Preston North End (loan): 8: (0)
• 2011: → Borussia Mönchengladbach (loan): 2: (0)
• 2011: → Borussia Mönchengladbach II (loan): 4: (2)
• 2012: → Hull City (loan): 18: (1)
• 2012: → Blackburn Rovers (loan): 8: (2)
• 2013–2015: Blackburn Rovers: 56: (3)
• 2015–2021: AFC Bournemouth: 173: (48)
• 2021: Everton: 11: (0)
• 2021–2022: Watford: 32: (5)
• 2022–: Fenerbahçe: 7: (3)
• 2007: Norway U15: 4: (2)
• 2008: Norway U16: 3: (1)
• 2009: Norway U18: 2: (2)
• 2010: Norway U19: 2: (1)
• 2011–2013: Norway U21: 8: (1)
• 2012–: Norway: 62: (20)

Joshua King is a Norwegian footballer who plays for Turkish club Fenerbahçe. He began his career at Romsås before moving to Vålerenga in 2008. He joined Manchester United in 2009, but only played eight times during two seasons with the club before joining Preston North End on loan in 2010.

King made his debut for Fenerbahçe in January 2015 and has since been an important part of their squad, scoring 20 goals from 111 appearances. Joshua King is a versatile attacking midfielder who has played for Norway at U16, U18 and U21 level. 

He initially joined Borussia Mönchengladbach on loan in 2011 before making the move permanent two years later.

King made his Premier League debut for Hull City in 2012 and then spent time with Blackburn Rovers, Everton and Watford during his time away from Gladbach. 

He was part of the Norwegian team that finished runners-up at the 2013 World Cup after losing to Spain in the final stage of Group D. In January 2019 he signed for Turkish club Fenerbahçe on a one-year deal following spells with Everton, Watford and Bournemouth over previous three seasons combined.

15. Arda Güler

Midfielder

Career

• 2014–2019: Gençlerbirliği
• 2019–2021: Fenerbahçe
• 2021: Fenerbahçe
• 2021: Turkey U17
• 2022: Turkey U21
• 2022: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 October 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2022

Arda Güler was born in Altındağ, Ankara on 25 February 2005. He started his youth career at hometown club Altındağ SK and made his professional debut with Fenerbahçe in the Süper Lig during the 2014–15 season.

Arda is a versatile midfielder who can play as either an attacking or defensive midfielder. He has represented Turkey at U-17, U-19, U-21 and senior levels; he scored his first international goal against Armenia in a 2019 World Cup Qualifier during the autumn of 2018.

Arda is currently contracted to Fenerbahçe until 2021 Arda Güler is a versatile and experienced player who has played for Gençlerbirliği, Fenerbahçe, and the Turkey national team. 

Arda Güler was born in 1994 in İstanbul and started playing football at an early age with local club Galatasaray SK.

In 2011, he transferred to Gençlerbirliği where he spent four years before moving to Fenerbahçe in 2017. 

He has since been a regular member of the Turkish national team's squad. Arda Güler is known for his quick feet and accurate passing ability, which make him an important part of any successful team on either side of the ball.

His versatility means that Arda Güler can be used in almost any midfield role, both as a central or defensive midfielder, or even as a striker when needed; this makes him extremely difficult to mark down defensively due to his diverse set of skillsets. 

With over 100 appearances across all three levels of domestic football (Liga 1, 2nd tier Pro League, Cup), there’s no doubt that Arda Güler is one of the most experienced players currently active in Europe; this experience will come in handy when competing against top teams such as Barcelona or Real Madrid next season.

As one of European football’s most promising young talents –and with plenty more potential still ahead- Arda GüLER will continue to improve and develop further during his time at Fenerbahçe FC.

16. Alex

Midfielder

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1995–1997: Coritiba: 24: (4)
• 1997–2000: Palmeiras: 37: (9)
• 2000–2002: Parma: 8: (0)
• 2000: → Flamengo (loan): 12: (1)
• 2001: → Palmeiras (loan): 13: (0)
• 2001: → Cruzeiro (loan): 29: (2)
• 2002: → Palmeiras (loan): 16: (2)
• 2002–2004: Cruzeiro: 55: (27)
• 2004–2012: Fenerbahçe: 245: (136)
• 2013–2014: Coritiba: 55: (18)
• Total: : 499: (221)
• 1999–2000: Brazil U20: 15: (3)
• 1998–2005: Brazil: 48: (12)
• 2021–2022: São Paulo U20
• 2023–: Avaí

Alex is a Brazilian footballer who most recently played for Avaí in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Alex started his career at Coritiba before moving to Palmeiras and then Parma, where he made 14 appearances over two seasons.

After loan spells with Cruzeiro and Palmeiras, Alex joined Flamengo permanently in 2002 and went on to make 129 league appearances for them over six years. In 2007, Alex moved abroad to play for Greek side PAOK FC before returning to Brazil later that year and joining Avaí.

At international level, Alex has represented Brazil at three Copa América tournaments (1997, 1999, 2003) as well as playing in two World Cups (1998, 2010). 

Having retired from professional football in 2015 after appearing sparingly for Avai's second-tier affiliate club Atlético Sorocaba during the 2014 season due to injury problems, Alex now works as a football analyst for Fox Sports Brazil.

17. Volkan Demirel

Goalkeeper

Career

• 1999–2000: Kartalspor
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2000–2002: Kartalspor: 51: (0)
• 2002–2019: Fenerbahçe: 396: (0)
• Total: : 447: (0)
• 2001: Turkey U20: 5: (0)
• 2001–2003: Turkey U21: 17: (0)
• 2004–2014: Turkey: 63: (0)
• 2019–2021: Fenerbahçe (assistant)
• 2021–2022: Fatih Karagümrük
• 2022–: Hatayspor
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Volkan Demirel is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Hatayspor. He began his career with Kartalspor in 1999 and went on to make over 150 appearances for the club before moving to Besiktas in 2012.

At Besiktas, he won the Turkish Cup twice and was also part of the side that reached the Europa League semi-finals in 2013/14. 

In January 2015, it was announced that Demirel would join Fenerbahçe as their new number one goalkeeper following Cenk Güven's retirement from football.

However, after just six months at Fenerbahçe, he quit the club due to personal reasons and returned to Hatayspor later that year. 

He has since been manager of Hatayspor and led them into Turkey's top flight for the first time ever in 2018/19 season Volkan Demirel is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Fenerbahçe.

He has made 396 appearances and scored zero goals in all competitions for the club since 2002. Volkan Demirel started his career at Kartalspor, before joining Fenerbahçe in 2002. 

Over the next 14 years, he made 147 appearances and helped the team win three league titles and two Turkish Cups. In 2019–2021, he became assistant manager of Fenerbahçe under new head coach Ercan Kuzu; after leaving this role later that year, he joined Fatih Karagümrük until 2022.

After retiring from playing football in 2022, Demirel began working as an assistant manager with Hatayspor FC until March 2020 when he was appointed interim head coach of newly promoted side Genclerbirligi SK on a permanent basis.

18. Serdar Dursun

Forward

Career

• 1998–2004: Lorbeer Rothenburgsort
• 2004–2005: Vorwärts-Wacker 04
• 2005–2008: Concordia Hamburg
• 2008–2010: Hannover 96
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2010–2011: Hannover 96 II: 27: (5)
• 2011–2014: Eskişehirspor: 1: (0)
• 2013: → Şanlıurfaspor (loan): 5: (0)
• 2013–2014: → Denizlispor (loan): 16: (2)
• 2014–2016: Karagümrük: 61: (16)
• 2016–2018: Greuther Fürth: 59: (13)
• 2018–2021: Darmstadt 98: 100: (54)
• 2021–: Fenerbahçe: 41: (16)
• 2021–: Turkey: 10: (7)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 October 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 11 June 2022

Serdar Dursun is a German forward who currently plays for Fenerbahçe. He made his debut in the Bundesliga with Concordia Hamburg in 2008, and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club before joining Fenerbahçe in 2017.

Serdar has represented Germany at youth level, including at the U-21 European Championships in 2011 and 2013, as well as appearing at the 2012 Olympic Games. In March 2019 he scored his first goal for Fenerbahçe against Atlético Madrid to help them win their Turkish Cup final game 3–1.

Dursun is a versatile player who can play in any of the back four positions. Dursun has been with Hannover 96 since 2008 and has made over 100 appearances for the club. He has also represented Turkey at international level, playing 10 times between 2021 and 2022. 

Serdar is known for his accurate passing and strong defensive attributes which have helped him cement his place in Hannover's first-team squad over the years.

19. Bright Osayi-Samuel

Midfielder

Career

• 2014–2015: Blackpool
• 2015–2017: Blackpool
• 2017–2021: Queens Park Rangers
• 2021: Fenerbahçe
• 2022: Nigeria
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 November 2022

Bright Osayi-Samuel is a Nigerian winger who currently plays for Fenerbahçe. Bright Osayi-Samuel started his career with Nigeria's Sunshine Stars, before moving to English side Queens Park Rangers in 2017.

Bright Osayi-Samuel has made one appearance for the Nigeria national team, coming on as a substitute against Egypt in a World Cup qualifier in October 2016. Bright Osayi-Samuel is known for his pace and dribbling ability down the wing; he also possesses good crossing accuracy.

Bright Osayi-Samuel is an exciting attacking player who will be looking to improve upon his single appearance for the Nigeria national team at this year's World Cup in Russia Bright Osayi-Samuel is a Nigerian international footballer who plays for Queens Park Rangers in the Premier League.

He started his career with Blackpool before moving to QPR in 2017. Bright has made 103 appearances for QPR, scoring 11 goals, and he will continue playing for them until 2021. 

Bright also played 64 times for Blackpool and scored four goals during his time at Bloomfield Road. He represented Nigeria at youth level, making his debut in 2015 against Swaziland, but he has not featured since then due to injury.

Also Played For: nigerian soccer

20. Aykut Kocaman

Forward

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1984–1988: Sakaryaspor: 68: (23)
• 1988–1996: Fenerbahçe: 215: (140)
• 1996–2000: İstanbulspor: 82: (37)
• Total: : 360: (200)
• 1992–1995: Turkey: 15: (1)
• 2000–2004: İstanbulspor
• 2004–2005: Malatyaspor
• 2005–2006: Konyaspor
• 2006–2007: Ankaraspor
• 2008–2009: Ankaraspor
• 2010–2013: Fenerbahçe
• 2014–2017: Konyaspor
• 2017–2018: Fenerbahçe
• 2018–2020: Konyaspor
• 2021: İstanbul Başakşehir
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Aykut Kocaman is a former Turkish footballer who played for Sakaryaspor, Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray. He was most famous for his time at Fenerbahçe where he won two league titles and made over 215 appearances.

Aykut Kocaman began his managerial career in 2016 with Konyaspor. He has so far led the team to fourth place in the Süper Lig table. Aykut Kocaman holds Turkish citizenship but also holds Italian citizenship through his parents.

This means that he could play for either country should they qualify for Euro 2020. 

Aykut Kocaman is one of only three players (alongside Hakan Balta and Nelson Valdez) to have appeared in both the 1990 World Cup and Euro 1996 tournaments without winning any major honours between them Aykut Kocaman is a Turkish football manager and former player.

He has played for several clubs in Turkey, including İstanbulspor, Malatyaspor, Ankaraspor and Fenerbahçe. 

After retiring as a player, he worked as an assistant coach at his former club Ankaraspor before taking over the managerial reins of KonyasPOR in 2017. In 2018 he was appointed head coach of Istanbul Başakşehir.

21. Mert Hakan Yandaş

Midfielder

Career

• 2006–2011: Bursa Güven
• 2011–2012: Yeşil Bursa
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2012–2013: Yeşil Bursa: 17: (1)
• 2013–2015: Altınordu: 4: (0)
• 2014–2015: → Tirespor 1922 (loan): 25: (13)
• 2015–2016: Tirespor 1922: 34: (21)
• 2016–2017: Menemen Belediyespor: 35: (12)
• 2017–2020: Sivasspor: 63: (7)
• 2020–: Fenerbahçe: 65: (4)
• 2020–: Turkey: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 May 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 3 September 2020

Mert Hakan Yandaş was born on August 19th, 1994 in Osmangazi, Turkey. He started his career with Bursa Güven before he joined Fenerbahçe in 2018. Mert is a midfielder and he has played for the Turkish national team since 2016.

At 28 years old, Mert is still young and has plenty of potential to achieve even more success at Fenerbahçe in the future. Mert Hakan Yandaş began his senior career with Yeşil Bursa, playing for the club until the end of the 2011–12 season.

He then moved to Altınordu before joining Tirespor 1922 on loan in 2014. In 2015, he rejoined Tirespor and played for them until 2016 when he joined Menemen Belediyespor. 

The following year, Mert transferred to Sivasspor where he would play for three seasons before transferring to Fenerbahçe in 2020 - his current team.

22. Ezgjan Alioski

Defender

Career

• 2003–2010: Young Boys
• 2010–2013: Young Boys U23
• 2013–2016: Schaffhausen
• 2015–2016: Lugano (loan)
• 2016–2017: Lugano
• 2017–2021: Leeds United
• 2021: Al-Ahli
• 2022:  Fenerbahçe (loan)
• 2010–2011: Macedonia U19
• 2013–2014: Macedonia U21
• 2013: North Macedonia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 August 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 November 2022

Ezgjan Alioski is a Macedonian professional footballer who plays for Turkish club Fenerbahçe on loan from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli. Ezgjan has played in the Serbian SuperLiga and Danish Superliga, as well as representing Macedonia at U21 level.

Born in Prilep, Macedonia, Ezgjan joined Turkish outfit Fenerbahçe from Serbian side Partizan Belgrade in January 2014 after impressing during a three-week trial period. 

A left back by trade, Ezgjan made his debut for Fenerbahçe against Sivasspor on 15 April 2014 and went on to make 14 appearances for the club before joining Al-Ahli on loan earlier this year.

On 28 February 2016 he scored his first goal for the club during their 3–1 win over Giresunspor; subsequently becoming just the eleventh player ever to score at both Istanbul clubs simultaneously (the other being Beşir Atalay). 

In May of this year he was part of Macedonia's squad which took part in UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying Group I matches against Romania and Albania but did not feature due to injury sustained while playing for Al Ahli earlier that month.

Also Played For: european championship

23. Attila Szalai

Defender

Career

• 2010–2012: Vasas
• 2012–2015: Rapid Wien
• 2015–2017: Rapid Wien II
• 2016: Rapid Wien
• 2017–2019: Mezőkövesd
• 2019–2021: Apollon Limassol
• 2021: Fenerbahçe
• 2014: Hungary U-16
• 2014–2015: Hungary U-17
• 2015–2017: Hungary U-19
• 2017–2019: Hungary U-21
• 2019: Hungary
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 November 2022

Szalai is a Hungarian centre-back who currently plays for Turkish side Fenerbahçe. Szalai made his senior debut with Vasas in 2010, before joining Rapid Wien in 2012.

Szalai represented Hungary at youth level, winning back-to-back U20 European Championships in 2014 and 2015. 

In May 2017, Szalai was called up to the Hungary squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Croatia and Romania. Signed for Fenerbahçe from Rapid Wien on 6 July 2018. Attila Szalai is a Hungarian international footballer who plays as a midfielder for Fenerbahçe.

Szalai began his career with Rapid Wien before joining Mezőkövesd in 2017. He made his senior international debut in 2014 and has since played 69 times for Hungary, scoring four goals. 

In 2018 he helped Hungary qualify for the World Cup finals for the first time ever, playing an important role in their campaign. 

Szalai is known as one of the most creative midfielders in Europe and will be key to Fenerbahçe's ambitions this season.

Also Played For: hungary national football team

24. João Pedro

Forward

Career

• 2006–2010: Atlético Mineiro[1]
• 2010: Atlético Mineiro[4]
• 2010–2012: Palermo
• 2011: Vitória Guimarães (loan)
• 2011–2012: Peñarol (loan)
• 2012–2013: Santos
• 2013–2014: Estoril
• 2014–2022: Cagliari
• 2022: Fenerbahçe
• 2009: Brazil U17
• 2022: Italy
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:49, 22 May 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 24 March 2022

João Pedro is an attacking midfielder for Fenerbahçe. João Pedro made his debut with Atlético Mineiro in 2006 at the age of 18. He spent four years with Atlético Mineiro before joining Spanish side Peñarol in 2012.

João Pedro helped Peñarol win the Uruguayan Primera División title that year and was also named MVP of the league campaign. In January 2014, he transferred to Turkish club Beşiktaş on a five-and-a-half-year contract worth €12 million (£10 million).

On 28 December 2017, it was announced that João Pedro had signed for Premier League side Fulham. He made his Fulham debut on 12 January 2018 in a 2–1 home victory over Cardiff City.

João Pedro is a Brazilian attacking midfielder who has played for Atlético Mineiro, Palermo, Santos, Estoril and Cagliari in his senior career.

He made his international debut for Brazil in 2009 and went on to play one more time for the national side in 2022. João Pedro has been very successful with clubs domestically; he's won several trophies with Santos and Cagliari including two Serie A titles apiece. 

The 34-year-old is likely to leave Italian club Fenerbahçe at the end of the season having failed to make an impression during his time there so far.

25. İsmail Yüksek

Midfielder

Career

• 2011–2012: Bursaspor
• 2012–2015: Bursa Merinosspor
• 2015–2016: Yeşil Bursa
• 2016–2017: Yıldırım Belediyespor
• 2017–2018: Bursa Yıldırımspor
• 2018–2020: Gölcükspor
• 2020: Fenerbahçe
• 2020–2021: Balıkesirspor (loan)
• 2021: Adana Demirspor (loan)
• 2021–2022: Bursaspor (loan)
• 2022: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:38, 19 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2022

Yüksek is a young midfielder who currently plays for Fenerbahçe. He made his professional debut in 2011 with Bursaspor and spent the following two years at their academy before joining Fenerbahçe's first team in 2015.

January 26th, 1999 in İznik, Turkey. He is 1.83 metres tall and has played as an attacking midfielder throughout his career so far. Turkey at under-15 level before moving to play for Bursa Merinosspor where he developed further as a player.

In June 2015, İsmail joined Fenerbahçe after impressing during a trial period and has since established himself as one of the club's key players both on the field and off it - he regularly participates in charity events around town. Yüksek is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Gölcükspor.

He made his senior debut with Yeşil Bursa in the 2015–2016 season, and has since played for Yıldırım Belediyespor and Bursa Yıldırımspor in Turkey's top flight. 

Turkish national team in February 2018 for their friendlies against Macedonia and Bosnia & Herzegovina, but didn't feature in either game due to an injury picked up during training.

26. İrfan Can Eğribayat

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2007–2015: Adanaspor
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2020: Adanaspor: 64: (0)
• 2020–: Göztepe: 50: (0)
• 2022–: → Fenerbahçe (loan): 0: (0)
• 2014: Turkey U16: 6: (0)
• 2014–2015: Turkey U17: 2: (0)
• 2015: Turkey U18: 5: (0)
• 2016: Turkey U19: 3: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:16, 4 August 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:50, 8 May 2021 (UTC)

Can Eğribayat is a 24-year-old goalkeeper who currently plays for Fenerbahçe on loan from Göztepe. He made his professional debut in 2007 with Adanaspor, and has since played for several other Turkish clubs.

Can Eğribayat is considered one of the best goalkeepers in Turkey, and he was recently called up to the national team for a World Cup qualifying game against Azerbaijan. 

Can Eğribayat started playing football at an early age and quickly became known as one of the country's top goalkeepers.

His impressive performances have seen him signed by several major European clubs, but he has so far refused to leave Turkey due to his affection for Fenerbahçe fans. 

In 2013, İrfan Can Eğribayat helped Fenerbahçe win their first league title in over 20 years – making him arguably the club's biggest ever success story.

27. Ertuğrul Çetin

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2014–2020: Fenerbahçe
• 2021: Fenerbahçe
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2020–2021: Altınordu: 0: (0)
• 2021–: Fenerbahçe: 2: (0)
• 2017–2018: Turkey U-15: 3: (0)
• 2018–2019: Turkey U-16: 6: (0)
• 2019: Turkey U-17: 5: (0)
• 2021–: Turkey U-19: 5: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 January 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 November 2021

Ertuğrul Çetin is a young goalkeeper who has been playing for Fenerbahçe since the 2014-2020 season. He was born in Istanbul, Turkey on 21 April 2003 and started his football career with local side Fenerbahçe Youth team.

3. Çetin made his professional debut during the 2015–2016 season and played several matches until he sustained an injury that kept him out of action for over a year. 

Upon returning to the squad, he made some important saves that helped Fenerbahçe secure their spot in Turkish League Cup final against Sivasspor which they won 2-1 thanks to goals from Emre Can and André Silva respectively.

In May 2018, Ertuğrul signed a new contract extension with Fenerbahçe that will keep him at the club until 2024. 

As of 2019, Ertuğrul holds 54 caps for Turkey at youth level including appearances at UEFA European Under-19 Championship (2017), FIFA U20 World Cup (2018)and Olympics Qualifying Tournament(2019).

28. Emre Mor

Forward

Career

• 2001–2006: Brønshøj BK
• 2006–2015: Lyngby BK
• 2015: Nordsjælland
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2016: Nordsjælland: 13: (2)
• 2016–2017: Borussia Dortmund: 12: (1)
• 2017–2022: Celta Vigo: 44: (1)
• 2019–2020: → Galatasaray (loan): 10: (0)
• 2020: → Olympiacos (loan): 0: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Fatih Karagümrük (loan): 25: (5)
• 2022–: Fenerbahçe: 13: (1)
• 2013–2014: Denmark U17: 10: (2)
• 2014–2015: Denmark U18: 12: (1)
• 2015: Denmark U19: 9: (2)
• 2016: Turkey U21: 1: (0)
• 2016–: Turkey: 15: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:06, 12 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 9 October 2017

Mor was born in 1997 and started playing football for Brønshøj BK. Mor moved to Lyngby BK in 2006, where he played until 2015 when he joined Nordsjælland.

Mor had a successful youth career with Lyngby, winning the Danish Under-19 Championship twice (in 2012 and 2014) and being named the best player of both tournaments on two occasions (2012 and 2014).

In 2015, Fenerbahçe signed Mor as a youngster who has since developed into one of their most important forwards. He made his professional debut in 2016/17 season before becoming a regular starter this year under new head coach Şenol Güneş.

Mor is known for his powerful shooting ability from distance, as well as his dribbling skills which enable him to create chances for himself or team-mates; attributes that have seen him score 20 goals in 90 appearances across all competitions for Fenerbahçe so far."

Mor is eligible to play for Denmark under-21s but has yet to make an appearance at international level." Emre Mor is 25 years old[1] and was born on 24 July 1997,[2] making him ineligible to represent any country at senior level due to age restrictions.

Instead, he opted to represent Denmark internationally via their U21 side,[4][5] featuring prominently during their run towards qualification for the 2020 European Championships.

Mor began playing football at Brønshøj BK[9], developing into one of Denmark’s most promising young forwards while doing so – winning several honors including back-to-back.

Danish Under 19 Championships titles in 2012 & 2014 respectively,[10], spearheading Lyngby’s promotion campaign from 2nd tier league Nordsjaelland after scoring 15 goals during 35 appearances over two seasons.

Helping them win successive Danish Superliga championships consecutively between 2013–2015. Despite notching up impressive totals throughout various age groups domestically representing club sides such as SonderjyskE (under 17), and FC Copenhagen A/S(under 18)[13].

AGF Aarhus FF(U19) Manchester United U18[15]- culminating with claiming MVP honors following performances against Barcelona U16's & Ajax Amsterdam AMSTERDAM XI's whilst also netting 5 times.

29. Bruma

Midfielder

Career

• : União Bissau
• 2007–2012: Sporting CP
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2012–2013: Sporting CP B: 25: (6)
• 2013: Sporting CP: 13: (1)
• 2013–2017: Galatasaray: 57: (12)
• 2014: → Gaziantepspor (loan): 0: (0)
• 2015–2016: → Real Sociedad (loan): 32: (2)
• 2017–2019: RB Leipzig: 42: (5)
• 2019–: PSV: 49: (10)
• 2020–2021: → Olympiacos (loan): 22: (7)
• 2022–: → Fenerbahçe (loan): 1: (0)
• 2009: Portugal U15: 2: (2)
• 2009: Portugal U16: 1: (0)
• 2009–2011: Portugal U17: 19: (6)
• 2010: Portugal U18: 2: (1)
• 2010–2013: Portugal U19: 33: (12)
• 2013: Portugal U20: 6: (6)
• 2013–2017: Portugal U21: 15: (5)
• 2017–2019: Portugal: 9: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11:32, 30 August 2022 (UTC)

Bruma is a Guinea-Bissau international winger who currently plays for Fenerbahçe on loan from PSV. Bruma made his senior debut with União Bissau in 2012 and went on to play for Sporting CP, FC Porto and RB Leipzig before signing for Fenerbahçe in January 2019.

A fast, skilful attacker, Bruma has scored eight times in 64 appearances across all competitions. In 2017 he was named the Portuguese League Player of the Year after helping RB Leipzig win their first title since 2006. 

Born and raised in Guinea-Bissau, Bruma is one of Africa's most promising young stars and could soon be making an impact at European clubs beyond Fenerbahçe's current loan deal with PSV Eindhoven Bruma is a versatile attacking midfielder who has played for Sporting CP, Galatasaray and RB Leipzig.

Bruma was born in the Netherlands but represents Portugal at international level. He started his career at Sporting CP before moving to Galatasaray and then RB Leipzig in 2017. 

Bruma has been praised for his creative playmaking abilities and is expected to have a big impact with PSV next season. With 12 league titles and 57 caps to his name, Bruma is one of the most decorated players in Portuguese football history.

30. Luan Peres

Defender

Career

• 2002–2014: Portuguesa
• 2014–2016: Portuguesa
• 2016: Santa Cruz
• 2017: Red Bull Brasil
• 2017–2018: Ituano
• 2017–2018: Ponte Preta (loan)
• 2018: Fluminense (loan)
• 2018–2021: Club Brugge
• 2019–2021: Santos (loan)
• 2021: Santos
• 2021–2022: Marseille
• 2022: Fenerbahçe
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:30, 30 July 2022 (UTC)

Luan Peres is a Brazilian centre-back who currently plays for Turkish side Fenerbahçe. Luan started his career at Portuguesa, before moving to Paris Saint Germain and then Marseille in 2018.

He has made 58 appearances for Brazil and was part of the squad that won the Copa America Centenario in 2016. In November 2019, he signed a new contract with Fenerbahçe until 2023. 

Luan is known as an uncompromising defender who can also play left-back if needed; this makes him especially valuable to Fenerbahçe's defensive system which often relies on counterattacks from the backline.

Luan Peres is a talented Brazilian midfielder who has played for several clubs in his senior career. He first came to prominence at Portuguesa, where he made 31 appearances and scored two goals between 2014-2016. 

After leaving Portuguesa, Luan joined Santa Cruz on loan in 2016 but only made 14 appearances before moving to Red Bull Brasil in 2017. In 2017-2018, Luan spent time on loan at Ituano before joining Ponte Preta permanently the following year.

In 2018, Luan moved back to Brazil and signed with Fluminense on a season-long loan deal. The 26-year-old has since returned to Santos and is currently playing for them on a loan deal until 2021 Luan is also expected to join Fenerbahçe next season as their new signing.

31. Çağtay Kurukalıp

Defender

Career

• 2014–2020: Kasımpaşa
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2020–2021: Kasımpaşa: 0: (0)
• 2021–: Fenerbahçe: 2: (0)
• 2017–2018: Turkey U16: 12: (0)
• 2018–2019: Turkey U17: 21: (0)
• 2019–2020: Turkey U18: 10: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:30, 17 May 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:30, 17 May 2022 (UTC)

Kurukalıp is a 20-year old Turkish left back who currently plays for Fenerbahçe. He started his youth career at Gaziosmanpaşa and made his senior debut in 2015.

Çağtay is known for his speed, agility and crossing ability from the left back position. He has represented Turkey at U17, U19 and U21 level before making his full international debut in November 2017 against Bosnia & Herzegovina Kurukalıp is a Turkish footballer who currently plays for Kasımpaşa.

Kurukalıp started his career at Gaziantepspor before moving to Kasımpaşa in 2020. Kurukalıp has made two appearances for Fenerbahçe, both of which came in the Premier League during the 2017-2018 season. 

In 2018, he represented Turkey at U16 level and helped them win silver medal at the tournament. 

At U18 level, he has played 10 times and scored one goal, helping Turkey qualify for the 2019 UEFA European Under-19 Championship finals where they will compete against Spain, Portugal and Italy.

32. Nazım Sangaré

Defender

Career

• : Viktoria Thorr
• –2008: Bedburger BV
• 2008–2012: Alemannia Aachen
• 2012–2013: Borussia Mönchengladbach
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2013–2014: Alemannia Aachen: 21: (1)
• 2014–2016: Fortuna Düsseldorf II: 50: (11)
• 2016–2017: VfL Osnabrück: 38: (2)
• 2017–2020: Antalyaspor: 75: (3)
• 2020–: Fenerbahçe: 39: (2)
• 2019–: Turkey: 6: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 15 May 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:21, 9 February 2021 (UTC)

Sangaré is a right-back who currently plays for Fenerbahçe. Sangaré made his professional debut in 2015, and has since established himself as one of the club's most important players.

Sangaré was born in Cologne, Germany on 30 May 1994. Sangaré started his youth career with Viktoria Thorr before signing with Fenerbahçe in 2013. 

Nazım Sangaré is 1st generation Turkish footballer and holds both German and Turkish citizenship Sangaré began his senior career at Alemannia Aachen, where he made 21 appearances in the 2008–2009 season.

He then moved to Borussia Mönchengladbach for two seasons before joining Fortuna Düsseldorf II midway through the 2014–2015 campaign. 

Sangaré enjoyed a successful spell with VfL Osnabrück, making 38 appearances over two years before moving on to Turkish side Antalyaspor in 2017. In 2019, Sangaré represented Turkey at UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying matches and helped them progress to the finals tournament as group winners.

Nazım is an experienced defender who has played 75 times for his current club Fenerbahçe across three seasons since joining from Antalyaspor in 2020.

33. Lefter Küçükandonyadis

Forward

Career

• 1938–1941: Taksim
• 1941–1943: Taksim
• 1947–1951: Fenerbahçe
• 1951–1952: Fiorentina
• 1952–1953: Nice[3]
• 1953–1964: Fenerbahçe
• 1964: AEK Athens
• 1967–1968: Boluspor
• 1943: Turkey U21[5][6]
• 1947: Turkey B[5][6]
• 1948–1963: Turkey[5][6]
• 1965: Egaleo
• 1965–1966: Johannesburg
• 1966–1967: Samsunspor
• 1967–1968: Orduspor
• 1968–1969: Mersin İdman Yurdu
• 1969–1970: Boluspor
• 1970: Samsunspor
• 1970–1971: Sivasspor
• 1972: Samsunspor
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Lefter was born on December 22, 1925 in Istanbul and started his career with Taksim. He moved to Fenerbahçe in 1947 and stayed there for the next five seasons before joining Fiorentina in 1951.

After leaving Fiorentina, Lefter had a short stint at Nice before retiring from professional football in 1953. Lefter passed away on January 13, 2012 at the age of 86 after a long battle with illness.

Lefter Küçükandonyadis was a successful manager and player in the Turkish football league. He started his managerial career at Egaleo in 1965, and then went on to manage several other clubs including Johannesburg (1966-1967), Samsunspor (1967-1968), Orduspor (1968-1969) and Mersin İdman Yurdu (1969-1970).

After leaving management he continued playing for Samsunspor until 1971 when he retired from professional football at the age of 36 years old. Lefter Küçükandonyadis died on November 14th, 2004 after a long battle with cancer.

34. İsak Vural

Career

• Team
• : Sant Cugat
• : Hammarby
• 2018–2022: Benfica
• 2022–: Fenerbahçe
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2022–: Turkey U16: 3: (1)
• ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15:44, 20 April 2022 (UTC)

Vural is a 16-year-old Swedish midfielder who currently plays for Turkish side Fenerbahçe. Vural has represented Sweden at youth level and made his senior debut in March 2016.

He has since played 12 times, scoring one goal. Vural is known for his dribbling and passing ability, which have seen him compared to former Liverpool player Pelé. 

In May 2018, İsak signed a new contract with Fenerbahçe until 2021 Vural is a versatile defender who can play both at centre-back and as a defensive midfielder.

He has played for Benfica, Hammarby, and Fenerbahçe in his international career so far. Vural was called up to Turkey's U16 team in 2018 and helped them qualify for the 2020 European Championship. 

He is expected to make his senior international debut later this year during Turkish Cup qualification matches against Iceland and Luxembourg.

Vural is an important player for his clubs, with each of them having won titles with him playing in their starting line-ups.

35. Şeref Has

Midfielder

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1954–1955: Beyoğlu S.K.: 17: (4)
• 1955–1973: Fenerbahçe: 320: (79)
• 1973–1975: Mersin İdmanyurdu: 0: (0)
• 1954: Turkey U18: 9: (0)
• 1957–1960: Turkey B: 3: (0)
• 1956–1967: Turkey: 39: (1)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 January 2018, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 13 January 2018

Has was a midfield stalwart for Turkish club Fenerbahçe and earned 106 caps over the course of his international career. He is one of only five players to have represented both Turkey and the European champions, Real Madrid.

Has also won two league titles with Fenerbahçe as well as two Turkish Cups during his time at the club. He made several appearances for Turkey at the World Cup, Euro Cup and Olympics tournaments, as well as captaining them on occasions.

Has passed away aged 82 after a long battle with cancer on 13 June 2019 Has was born in 1954 in Istanbul, Turkey. He started his career with Beyoglu SK and played for them until 1973. Fenerbahçe where he spent three seasons before retiring from professional football in 1975.

Turkey between 1957 and 1967 including nine appearances at the U18 level as well as three appearances at the B level. 

After retirement from professional football, Şeref took up coaching positions with several clubs before being appointed manager of Mersin İdmanyurdu in 2011 where he remains currently working.

36. İrfan Kahveci

Midfielder

Career

• 2005–2012: Gençlerbirliği
• 2012–2016: Gençlerbirliği
• 2013–2014: Hacettepe (loan)
• 2017–2021: İstanbul Başakşehir
• 2021: Fenerbahçe
• 2012: Turkey U17
• 2013: Turkey U18
• 2014: Turkey U20
• 2015–2016: Turkey U21
• 2018: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 5 January 2023

Kahveci is a central midfielder for Turkish side Fenerbahçe. July 15th, 1995 in the town of Bayat, Ayaş district of Ankara Province. After impressing during youth club career with Gençlerbirliği, he made his professional debut for them in 2013 and has since been a mainstay in their midfield squad.

He has represented Turkey at U17, U19 and U21 levels before making his senior international debut against Azerbaijan in March 2018. 

Fenerbahçe until 2021 and will be looking to help them qualify for the Champions League next season Kahveci is a versatile defender who has played for several clubs in Turkey and internationally.

Kahveci is experienced at playing in both defense and midfield, which makes him an asset to any team he joins. Kahveci is known for his quick reactions, strong defending skills, and excellent passing ability. Kahveci was born on 15 March 1992 in Kayseri, Turkey. 

Kahveci made his senior debut with Gençlerbirliği in 2012 and has since played 116 times for the club over the course of six seasons (2012-2021).

37. Lincoln

Career

• 2007–2014: Grêmio
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2019: Grêmio: 21: (0)
• 2017–2018: → Çaykur Rizespor (loan): 18: (3)
• 2018: → América Mineiro (loan): 3: (0)
• 2019–2022: Santa Clara: 92: (7)
• 2022–: Fenerbahçe: 15: (0)
• 2013: Brazil U15: :
• 2014–2015: Brazil U17: 12: (3)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:36, 8 August 2022 (UTC)

Lincoln is an attacking midfielder who currently plays for Fenerbahçe. Lincoln was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil on November 7th 1998 and has been playing football since he was a young boy.

In 2018 Lincoln helped his club win the Turkish Super Lig title, scoring 10 goals in 26 appearances during the season. Lincoln is also eligible to play for both Uruguay and Brazil at the international level due to his heritage but has yet to make an appearance for either country at senior level.

Lincoln is considered one of the most promising young players in Europe and looks set to have a long career ahead of him if he continues developing at the same rate as he has thus far Lincoln was born in Brazil and played for Grêmio as a youth before moving to Europe to continue his career. 

Lincoln made his senior debut for Grêmio in 2015 and has since spent time with Çaykur Rizespor (loan) and América Mineiro (loan).

In 2019, Lincoln joined Santa Clara on loan but left the club at the end of the season. He subsequently signed for Fenerbahçe. Lincoln has represented Brazil at U15 level and U17 level, but is yet to make an appearance for their senior side. 

Lincoln is predominantly a defensive midfielder who usually plays behind the striker or central midfielders. Despite not having many caps or goalscoring records, Lincoln is respected by teammates and critics alike due to his high work rate off the field.

38. Ziya Şengül

Defender

Ziya Şengül is a Turkish writer who was born on October 17, 1944. She began writing in the early 1970s and has since published more than 20 books of fiction, non-fiction, and poetry.

Her works have been translated into several languages and she has won numerous awards for her writings. In recent years she has focused on documenting her life experiences through diaries and memoirs which have been widely acclaimed.

Ziya Şengül currently lives in Istanbul where she continues to write prolifically Ziya Şengül was a commanding midfielder who played for Turkish club Fenerbahçe. He is remembered for his great effort at the famous draw of the Turkey national team against Italy in 1982.

After retiring from football, he worked as a manager for several teams in Turkey and also Kuwait.

39. Emre Belözoğlu

Midfielder

Career

• 1990–1992: Zeytinburnuspor
• 1992–1996: Galatasaray
• 1996–2001: Galatasaray
• 2001–2005: Inter Milan
• 2005–2008: Newcastle United
• 2008–2012: Fenerbahçe
• 2012–2013: Atlético Madrid
• 2013–2015: Fenerbahçe
• 2015–2019: İstanbul Başakşehir
• 2019–2020: Fenerbahçe
• 1994–1995: Turkey U15
• 1995–1997: Turkey U16
• 1996–1997: Turkey U17
• 1997–1998: Turkey U18
• 1998–1999: Turkey U21
• 2000–2019: Turkey
• 2021: Fenerbahçe
• 2021: İstanbul Başakşehir

Emre Belözoğlu is a Turkish footballer who plays as a midfielder for İstanbul Başakşehir. He started his career at Zeytinburnuspor, before joining Galatasaray in 1996.

He spent five seasons with Inter Milan, winning the Serie A title in 2001–02 and reaching the UEFA Champions League final that season. In 2005 he signed for Newcastle United, where he played 58 games over two years before moving to Fenerbahçe in 2008.

He captained Turkey at Euro 2016, helping them reach the semi-finals where they were beaten by Portugal on penalties after a 2–2 draw after 120 minutes of play; this was his country's first ever appearance at a European Championship finals tournament.

Emre Belözoğlu has also won three Primeira Liga titles (with Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe), one Super Cup (with Inter Milan) and one Coppa Italia (with Internazionale).

On 15 January 2019, aged 42,[3] Belozoglu announced his retirement from professional football.[

He made an international debut for Turkey against Bulgaria on 10 October 2000[6], becoming their all-time leading scorer with 11 goals during Euro 2012 qualifying campaign and appearing in 4 matches including 3 starts at the tournament itself.

Scoring once against Spain which helped secure third place overall behind hosts Germany and Austria respectively[citation needed].

40. Dirk Kuyt

Forward

Career

• 1985–1998: Quick Boys
• 1998: Quick Boys
• 1998–2003: Utrecht
• 2003–2006: Feyenoord
• 2006–2012: Liverpool
• 2012–2015: Fenerbahçe
• 2015–2017: Feyenoord
• 2018: Quick Boys
• 1998–1999: Netherlands U18
• 2000–2001: Netherlands U21
• 2004–2014: Netherlands
• 2017–2018: Quick Boys (assistant)
• 2018–2020: Feyenoord (U19)
• 2022: ADO Den Haag

Dirk Kuyt is a former Dutch international footballer who played as a striker or winger. He started his career at Quick Boys before joining Utrecht in 1998, where he spent six seasons and scored 71 goals.

In 2003, Dirk moved to Feyenoord, where he would spend the next eleven years of his career and make 201 appearances for the club, scoring 51 times. 

After leaving Feyenoord in 2012, Dirk signed for Liverpool and made 208 appearances over three seasons with the Reds before returning to Feyenoord in 2015.

Since retiring from football in 2017, Dirk has been working as an ambassador for Premier League side Liverpool FC[6] and was also part of their coaching staff during the 2018–19 season.[7] 

On 20 July 2019 it was announced that Kuyt had signed with American side Miami FC on a one-year contract.

41. Tuncay Şanlı

Forward

Career

• 1999–2000: Sakaryaspor
• 2000–2002: Sakaryaspor
• 2002–2007: Fenerbahçe
• 2007–2009: Middlesbrough
• 2009–2011: Stoke City
• 2011–2012: VfL Wolfsburg
• 2011–2012: Bolton Wanderers (loan)
• 2012–2014: Bursaspor
• 2014–2015: Umm Salal
• 2015: Pune City
• 2000: Turkey U17
• 2000: Turkey U18
• 2001: Turkey U20
• 2002–2003: Turkey U21
• 2002–2010: Turkey
• 2016–2017: Sakaryaspor
• 2022: Sakaryaspor

Tuncay Şanlı is a talented Turkish footballer who currently plays for Sakaryaspor. Tuncay started his career at hometown club Sakaryaspor before moving to Fenerbahçe and then Middlesbrough.

In 2011, he joined Stoke City where he made 44 appearances in total before leaving in 2012. After spending time out of the game, Tuncay rejoined Fenerbahçe in January 2016. 

He has represented Turkey at international level on multiple occasions and scored two goals during Euro 2008 qualifying campaign against Iceland.

Known for his creative play as a midfielder or forward, Tuncay is set to continue impressing with Sakaryaspor this season Tuncay Şanlı is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Sakaryaspor.

He has represented Turkey at the FIFA Confederations Cup, and made his international debut in 2000. Sakaryaspor in 2016. In 2018, he won the league title with Sakaryaspor and was also named Player of the Year by the Turkish Football Federation (TFF). 

UEFA Euro 2012 with Turkey but did not make an appearance in any matches during their campaign to reach the knockout stages.

42. Oğuz Çetin

Midfielder

Career

• 1979–1981: Sakaryaspor
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1981–1988: Sakaryaspor: 146: (12)
• 1988–1996: Fenerbahçe: 274: (52)
• 1996–1998: İstanbulspor: 72: (9)
• 1998–2002: Adanaspor: 50: (6)
• Total: : 503: (79)
• 1980: Turkey U18: 2: (0)
• 1984: Turkey U21: 1: (0)
• 1987–1988: Turkey U23: 7: (0)
• 1987–2002: Turkey: 70: (3)
• 2002–2003: Fenerbahçe
• 2004: Kayseri Erciyesspor
• 2004: Gençlerbirliği
• 2005: Diyarbakırspor
• 2006–2009: Turkey (assistant)
• 2010: Turkey
• 2010–2011: Turkey (assistant)
• 2012–2013: Boluspor
• 2014: Khazar Lankaran
• 2017[1]: Gaziantep BB
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Oğuz Çetin is a midfielder who spent his entire career with Fenerbahçe. He made over 500 appearances for the club, winning two Turkish Cups and one Super Lig championship.

Oğuz Çetin was born in Adapazarı, Turkey in 1963 and started playing football at an early age with local side Sakaryaspor. 

After making 146 appearances for the club between 1981-1988, he moved to Istanbul rivals Fenerbahçe where he enjoyed greater success, scoring 52 goals in 274 games over five seasons.

In 1996, Oğuz signed for İstanbulspor before returning to Fenerbahçe four years later. He played 50 times during his second spell with the Eagles but it wasn't until 2002 that he finally won another championship medal when Adanaspor were crowned champions of Division 1A (the third tier of Turkish football).

Since retiring from professional football in 2006, Oğuz has been appointed as assistant coach of his former team Fenerbahçe under manager Fatih Terim and helped them win back-to-back league titles in 2013 and 2014 as well as reaching the UEFA Champions League group stages in 2015/16 season.

43. Ozan Tufan

Midfielder

Career

• 2005–2012: Bursaspor
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2012–2015: Bursaspor: 42: (3)
• 2015–2022: Fenerbahçe: 133: (18)
• 2019: → Alanyaspor (loan): 17: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Watford (loan): 7: (0)
• 2022–: Hull City: 22: (4)
• 2012: Turkey U17: 1: (0)
• 2012–2013: Turkey U18: 11: (0)
• 2012–2014: Turkey U19: 16: (1)
• 2014–: Turkey: 65: (9)

Ozan Tufan is a Turkish midfielder who has been playing for Hull City in the English Premier League. Ozan Tufan started his career with Bursaspor before joining Hull City in 2016.

Ozan Tufan is known for his speed and attacking play, which have seen him score goals both at youth and senior level. Ozan Tufan was part of the Turkey squad that competed at the 2016 European Championships, where they reached the semi-finals.

Ozan Tufan is scheduled to appear for Turkey again during their 2018 World Cup qualification campaign later this year Tufan is a versatile attacking midfielder who can play in any of the front three positions. 

He started his career at hometown club Fenerbahçe, but made his name with Alanyaspor after joining on loan in 2019.

Tufan has represented Turkey at youth level, and was called up to represent them internationally for the first time in 2018. He is known for his quick feet and cutting edge passing ability, which has seen him make an impact both domestically and internationally.

44. Robin van Persie

Forward

Career

• 1988–1999: Excelsior
• 1999–2001: Feyenoord
• 2001–2004: Feyenoord
• 2004–2012: Arsenal
• 2012–2015: Manchester United
• 2015–2018: Fenerbahçe
• 2018–2019: Feyenoord
• 2000: Netherlands U17
• 2001: Netherlands U19
• 2002–2005: Netherlands U21
• 2005–2017: Netherlands
• 2020: Feyenoord (assistant)

Robin van Persie is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester United and the Netherlands national team. Van Persie began his career at Excelsior, before joining Feyenoord in 1999.

He spent most of his career with Arsenal, making 194 appearances between 2004 and 2012. In January 2013, he moved to Manchester United where he has since made 86 appearances. 

Van Persie represented the Netherlands at youth level before making his senior international debut in 2006.

He has won 58 caps and scored 25 goals, including two World Cup finals victories in 2010 and 2014. On 27 May 2018, Van Persie announced that he would be leaving Fenerbahçe after two seasons with the Turkish side. 

Robin van Persie was born on 6 August 1983 in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

After starting out playing football for local amateur sides before signing for Excelsior aged 15, Van Persie went on to represent Feyenoord from 1999 until 2001 scoring 56 goals during this time.

Having played 191 matches for Arsenal across all competitions (96 Premier League starts), it came as no surprise when Manchester United signed him up following an auction process that yielded bids from Chelsea FC (£20 million) and Barcelona FC (£24 million).

His move saw him reunite with former Feyenoord coach Louis van Gaal who had recently been appointed manager of Old Trafford; however, it wasn't long into their partnership that they parted ways due to differing philosophies - though they remain friends today.

Signed by Arsene Wenger just days later, VanPersie went on to score 49 goals over three seasons at The Emirates Stadium – 28 of them coming league fixtures – helping guide.

Arsenal back into Champions League contention each season while also winning both FA Cups in 2005-06 & 2007-08.

With David Beckham’s departure from LA Galaxy towards the end of December 2009, English football's headline-grabbing ‘big four’ were now down to just one member: Man Utd.

Liverpool FC (Fernando Torres), Chelsea FC (Roman Abramovich) & Newcastle Jets AFC(Papiss Cisse). 

It seemed only natural then that speculation about what might happen next started immediately especially considering how well QPRFC performed throughout much of last season despite being relegated.

45. Martin Škrtel

Defender

Career

• 1990–2001: Baník Prievidza
• 2001–2004: Trenčín
• 2004–2008: Zenit Saint Petersburg
• 2008–2016: Liverpool
• 2016–2019: Fenerbahçe
• 2019: Atalanta
• 2019–2021: İstanbul Başakşehir
• 2021–2022: Spartak Trnava
• 2004–2019: Slovakia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:30, 21 May 2022 (UTC)

Martin Škrtel is a Slovakian central defender who has played for Liverpool, Aston Villa and Everton in the Premier League. He started his career with Baník Prievidza before moving to Liverpool in 2005.

Liverpool and was part of their Champions League-winning side in 2007. After leaving Anfield, Škrtel joined Aston Villa in 2009 where he spent four seasons before joining Everton in 2015. 

He has represented Slovakia at international level and was part of the team that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2012, as well as reaching the World Cup quarter-finals in 2010.

Martin Škrtel retired from professional football after playing his final game for Everton against Wolverhampton Wanderers on 28 October 2018.

Martin Škrtel was born on March 2nd, 1989 in Trenčín, Slovakia. He started his career with his hometown club Trenčín before moving to Russian side Zenit Saint Petersburg in 2004. 

After three seasons at the club, he moved to English side Liverpool where he would remain for 16 years until 2019.

Martin Škrtel has represented Slovakia at international level since 2004 and was a member of their World Cup-winning team in 2010. 

He announced his retirement from international football after helping Slovakia secure qualification for the 2022 World Cup earlier this year.

Also Played For: slovakia

46. Diego Lugano

Defender

Career

• 1996–1999: Nacional
• 1999–2003: Nacional
• 2001–2002: Plaza Colonia (loan)
• 2003–2006: São Paulo
• 2006–2011: Fenerbahçe
• 2011–2013: Paris Saint-Germain
• 2013: Málaga (loan)
• 2013–2014: West Bromwich Albion
• 2015: BK Häcken
• 2015: Cerro Porteño
• 2016–2017: São Paulo
• 2003–2014: Uruguay

Diego Lugano is an Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Italian club S.S.C. Napoli and the Uruguay national team. Signed by São Paulo in 2003, he made 125 appearances for the Brazilian side before joining Fenerbahçe in 2006.

He helped his country to qualification for the 2014 World Cup and was named in their final 23-man squad ahead of the tournament, which they hosted; he played all but one minute of Uruguay's matches en route to being crowned champions. 

In May 2015, it was announced that Lugano would join Serie A outfit Juventus on a six-year contract. Having won two Turkish Super Lig titles with Galatasaray and three Europa League trophies with Sevilla, Lugano has also represented Switzerland internationally since 2007.

After spending last season on loan at AC Milan,[5] Diego will again be part of Fernando Hierro’s Spain squad when they travel to Russia this June for UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying fixtures.

At the international level, Diego has 53 caps [including 3 as captain], scoring four goals across various tournaments including Copa America (2007), Confederations Cup (2010), and European Championship (2012).

47. Mehmet Aurélio

Midfielder

Career

• 1993–1995: Bangu
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1995–2001: Flamengo: 123: (21)
• 2001: Olaria: 17: (2)
• 2001–2003: Trabzonspor: 64: (15)
• 2003–2008: Fenerbahçe: 176: (13)
• 2008–2010: Betis: 69: (6)
• 2010–2013: Beşiktaş: 34: (1)
• 2013–2017: Olaria: 21: (0)
• Total: : 493: (58)
• 2006–2011: Turkey: 44: (2)
• 2017: Kasımpaşa (assistant)
• 2018: Göztepe (assistant)
• 2018: Göztepe (caretaker)
• 2018–2019: Sakaryaspor (assistant)[1]
• 2019–2020: Çorum FK
• 2020–2021: Fenerbahçe (assistant)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Mehmet Aurélio is a Brazilian defensive midfielder who played for Flamengo and Olaria. He made his professional debut in 1995 with Bangu, before joining Trabzonspor the following year.

Aurélio was part of Brazil's 2002 World Cup-winning squad, playing 15 matches during the tournament as well as scoring one goal. In 2003, he transferred to Atlético Madrid where he spent two seasons before returning to Brazil and Flamengo in 2005.

Aurélio has since retired from football but continues to work as a manager at lower levels; most recently guiding Joinville SC to the São Paulo State League title in 2018. Mehmet Aurelio is married with three children and lives in Rio de Janeiro.

Mehmet Aurélio is a Brazilian assistant manager and former player who has worked with several Turkish clubs in recent years. Mehmet Aurélio played for Fenerbahçe from 2003 to 2008, scoring 176 goals in the process. 

After ending his playing career, he moved into coaching with Betis and Olaria before joining Kasımpaşa as an assistant manager earlier this year.

He will continue working as an assistant manager at Göztepe next season before taking over as caretaker boss of Fenerbahçe in 2020.

48. Luiz Gustavo

Midfielder

Career

• 2005: CRB
• 2006: Ipanema
• 2006: Universal de Porto Real, do Colégio[5]
• 2007–2008: Corinthians Alagoano
• 2007:  CRB (loan)
• 2007–2008:  1899 Hoffenheim (loan)
• 2008–2011: 1899 Hoffenheim
• 2011–2013: Bayern Munich
• 2013–2017: VfL Wolfsburg
• 2017–2019: Marseille
• 2019–2022: Fenerbahçe
• 2022: Al-Nassr
• 2011–2016: Brazil

Luiz Gustavo is a Brazilian defensive midfielder who currently plays for Al-Nassr. Luiz Gustavo made his senior debut with Ipanema in 2006, before playing for Universal de Porto Real do Colégio the following year.

In 2010, he joined CRB and went on to make 150 appearances for them over five seasons. Luiz Gustavo signed for Al-Nassr ahead of the 2015–16 season and has since played 49 times for them, scoring four goals. 

Outside of football, Luiz Gustavo studied economics at Rio de Janeiro State University between 2013 and 2016. Luiz Gustavo is a versatile defender who has experience playing at both centre-back and right back.

He joined Corinthians in 2007, before moving to Bayern Munich the following year. Luiz Gustavo then spent six seasons with Bundesliga side 1899 Hoffenheim before joining Marseille in 2017. 

In 2019, he moved to the Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, where he will continue his career after 22 years of playing football professionally. 

Luiz Gustavo won two consecutive FIFA Confederations Cups with Brazil as part of the team's impressive trophy haul, cementing his reputation as one of the world’s greatest defenders.

Also Played For: vfl wolfsburg

49. Pierre van Hooijdonk

Forward

Career

• 1989–1991: RBC Roosendaal
• 1991–1995: NAC Breda
• 1995–1997: Celtic
• 1997–1999: Nottingham Forest
• 1999–2000: Vitesse
• 2000–2001: Benfica
• 2001–2003: Feyenoord
• 2003–2005: Fenerbahçe
• 2005–2006: NAC Breda
• 2006–2007: Feyenoord
• 1994–2004: Netherlands

Van Hooijdonk is a striker who played for RBC Roosendaal, NAC Breda, Celtic and Nottingham Forest in his career. In 2001 he joined Benfica where he spent two seasons before moving to Vitesse Amsterdam in 2003.

Van Hooijdonk retired from playing football in 2007 after failing to win a place at Vitesse's first team and later worked as their sporting director until his departure in 2015. 

He was born on 29 November 1969 in Steenbergen, Netherlands and has three children with Dutch model Tonje Bakker: daughters Amalia (born 2002) and Eloise (born 2004), son Maxime (2006).

Van Hooijdonk made his international debut for the Netherlands national football team on 11 December 1989 against Spain.[3] He scored one goal during this match which helped the Netherlands reach the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 1996 where they were defeated by England.

After retiring from professional football, van Hooijdonk became assistant coach at Feyenoord Rotterdam but left them after just over two months due to personal reasons[5].

On 9 October 2015 it was announced that van Hooijdonk had been appointed Sporting Director of Eredivisie side SC Heerenveen,[6] a position he resigned from less than six months later citing differences with new head coach Fred Rutten. 

Pierre van Hoojikn currently works as an ambassador for various charities including FIFPro – The International Federation of Professional Footballers' Associations – cancer support organisation Breast Cancer UK and children's charity Kindness Ambassadors Holland.

50. Roberto Carlos

Defender

Career

• 1988–1991: União São João
• 1991–1992: União São João
• 1993–1995: Palmeiras
• 1995–1996: Inter Milan
• 1996–2007: Real Madrid
• 2007–2009: Fenerbahçe
• 2010–2011: Corinthians
• 2011–2012: Anzhi Makhachkala
• 2015–2016: Delhi Dynamos
• 1996: Brazil U23
• 1992–2006: Brazil
• 2012: Anzhi Makhachkala (coach)
• 2013–2014: Sivasspor
• 2015: Akhisarspor
• 2015: Delhi Dynamos

Roberto Carlos is a Brazilian left-back who has played for Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Fenerbahçe. Roberto Carlos was born in Garça in 1973 and started his career with União São João before moving to Palmeiras and then Inter Milan.

Roberto Carlos won the Champions League twice while at Madrid – in 1998 and 2002 – as well as three La Liga titles, two Copa del Reys (Spanish Cup) medals, and four Spanish Super Cups. 

After leaving Madrid in 2009, Roberto Carlos joined Corinthians but he only stayed there for one season before returning to Europe with Anzhi Makhachkala the following year.

In 2013, after spells at Feirense (Portugal), Shanghai Shenhua FC (China), and Atlético Mineiro (Brazil), Roberto Carlos retired from professional football at the age of 38 due to injury problems sustained during his time on the pitch; however, he made a return later that year to play for Fluminense's reserves team.

As of February 2017, aged 49 years old, Roberto Carlos holds the record for most appearances by any player without having ever won any domestic honors in Brazil.

In December 2016 it was announced that he would be inducted into the Brazilian Football Federation Hall of Fame alongside Pele, Zico, Ronaldo, and Romário amongst others; this took place on 2 April 2017. 

51. Mehmet Topal

Midfielder

Career

• 1999–2002: Malatyaspor
• 2002–2004: Dardanelspor
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2004–2006: Dardanelspor: 42: (4)
• 2006–2010: Galatasaray: 82: (2)
• 2010–2012: Valencia: 43: (1)
• 2012–2019: Fenerbahçe: 206: (16)
• 2019–2021: İstanbul Başakşehir: 50: (2)
• 2021–2022: Beşiktaş: 7: (0)
• Total: : 430: (25)
• 2006–2007: Turkey U21: 13: (1)
• 2008–2018: Turkey: 81: (2)

Mehmet Topal is a defensive midfielder who has played for several Turkish clubs. Mehmet Topal was born in 1986, and started playing football at the young age of 12 with his local club Malatyaspor.

In 2004, he moved to Dardanelspor where he spent four seasons before joining Besiktas in 2006. He made his international debut for Turkey in 2007 and has since gone on to make over 50 appearances for his country, including two World Cup tournaments (2010 and 2014).

After spending three years with Besiktas, Mehmet Topal joined Galatasaray in January 2016. He departed Galsaray after one season to join Trabzonspor earlier this year.

However, he announced his retirement from professional football shortly thereafter due to injury concerns. Mehmet Topal currently resides in Istanbul with his wife and young child.

Final Words

. . Fenerbahçe S.K. is a powerhouse of Turkish football and one of the most popular clubs in Turkey, with many talented players having graced their shirt over the years.

From world-class forwards to midfield maestros, Fenerbahçe have boasted some of the best talent in Turkish football history – making them one of the all-time greats.