Galatasaray S.k Best Players of All Time

Galatasaray Spor Kulübü, or Galatasaray AŞ in UEFA competitions, is one of the most prominent Turkish football clubs. Founded in 1905, they have been representing Istanbul’s European side for over a century and are part of the greater Galatasaray Sports Club that includes an illustrious high school where some of Turkey’s greatest athletes were trained. The club has won 22 Turkish Super League titles and 18 Turkish Cups as well as various other international trophies throughout its history. With their passionate fans firmly behind them at home games held at Türk Telekom Stadium (formerly known as Ali Sami Yen), no team can match the intensity when playing against Galatasaray S.K.. As such it remains one of world football’s most powerful teams to this day.

1. Radamel Falcao

Forward

Career

• 1995–1997: La Gaitana
• 1997–1999: Lanceros Boyacá
• 2001–2005: River Plate
• 1999–2001: Lanceros Boyacá
• 2004–2009: River Plate
• 2009–2011: Porto
• 2011–2013: Atlético Madrid
• 2013–2019: Monaco
• 2014–2015: → Manchester United (loan)
• 2015–2016: → Chelsea (loan)
• 2019–2021: Galatasaray
• 2021–: Rayo Vallecano
• 2001–2005: Colombia U17
• 2005–2007: Colombia U20
• 2007–: Colombia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:27, 29 December 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2022

Radamel Falcao is a Colombian professional footballer who plays for Spanish club Rayo Vallecano and the Colombia national team. Falcao began his career with Deportivo Táchira in 1995, before moving to Atlético El Vigía two years later.

He then played for Monagas SC, River Plate (Argentina) and Monaco (France). After scoring 43 goals in 110 appearances for Monaco, Falcao moved to Manchester United in July 2013 on a £58 million transfer deal. 

He was loaned back to Monaco the following season but failed to make an impact there and was sold to Real Madrid at the end of the campaign.

In January 2017, he returned to Valencia on loan where he scored 16 goals in 37 appearances before permanently signing with them six months later. Falcao has represented Colombia at international level since 2007 and won 73 caps overall as of November 2018.

He made his World Cup debut in 2010 and helped Colombia reach the semi-finals of the tournament four years later, losing out against Argentina by two points after a penalty shootout; this marked his first ever major championship final appearance as a player or captain. 

Falcao has also been involved in several controversial incidents during his career including being sent off twice during qualification for the 2014 World Cup,[5][6] insulting former Manchester United teammate.

Paul Scholes, assaulting Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio[8], elbowing Barcelona's Neymar while playing for Real Madrid[9], stamping on Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho while playing against PSG, biting.

Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic during their FA Cup semifinal match spitting towards Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Ali Al Habsi from pitchside during their Premier League fixture, kicking Lazio midfielder Felipe Caicedo whilst both players were down injured after.

Albiol fouled him inside Arena La Luz; subsequently receiving three month ban from football.(16) Radamel Falcoa Garcia Zarate (/ˈrædʒəmɛl fælsjoː/, born 10 February 1986), known simply as Radamel Fal.

2. Bafétimbi Gomis

Forward

Career

• 1994–2000: Toulon Var
• 2000–2004: Saint-Étienne
• 2004–2009: Saint-Étienne
• 2005: Troyes (loan)
• 2009–2014: Lyon
• 2014–2017: Swansea City
• 2016–2017: Marseille (loan)
• 2017–2018: Galatasaray
• 2018–2022: Al-Hilal
• 2022: Galatasaray
• 2001: France U17
• 2008–2013: France
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:46, 4 January 2023 (UTC)

Bafétimbi Gomis is a French international striker who currently plays for Turkish club Galatasaray. He has previously played for clubs such as Toulon Var, Marseille and Swansea City in England.

Gomis was born on 6 August 1985 in La Seyne-sur-Mer, France. He started his career at youth level with hometown team Toulon Var before moving to Marseille in 2001 and then to Swansea City the following year.

Where he made over 100 appearances between 2003 and 2009 scoring 43 goals during that time period including 27 league goals which earned him the prestigious PFA Players' Player of the Year award in 2008.

In 2010, Bafétimbi signed with Ligue 1 side Lyon but only spent one season there before returning to Turkey where he joined Galatasaray ahead of the 2011–12 season.

At Galatasaray, Gomis has won two Süper Lig titles (2012–13 & 2013–14), an UEFA Europa League title (2014) and a Turkish Cup trophy (2015). 

Furthermore, he also scored 44 goals during his time at Gala including 29 league goals which again earned him PFA Players' Player of the Year award this time around.

On 30 May 2018, it was announced that Gomis would join Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua on a three-year contract starting from July 1st, making him the first player ever transferred via an overseas transfer window into China's top football division.

Also Played For: as saint-Étienne, olympique lyonnais

3. Didier Drogba

Forward

Career

• 1988–1989: Tourcoing
• 1989–1991: Abbeville
• 1991–1993: Vannes
• 1993–1997: Levallois
• 1997–1998: Le Mans
• 1998–2002: Le Mans
• 2002–2003: Guingamp
• 2003–2004: Marseille
• 2004–2012: Chelsea
• 2012–2013: Shanghai Shenhua
• 2013–2014: Galatasaray
• 2014–2015: Chelsea
• 2015–2016: Montreal Impact
• 2017–2018: Phoenix Rising
• 2002–2014: Ivory Coast

Didier Drogba is a retired Ivorian footballer who played as a striker for several clubs in France and England. He began his career with French club Dunkirk, before moving to Ligue 1 side Guingamp in 2002.

After helping Guingamp reach the semi-finals of the UEFA Cup, he joined Chelsea where he won three Premier League titles, two FA Cups and one Champions League trophy during six seasons at Stamford Bridge from 2003 to 2010.

In January 2011, Drogba signed for Shanghai Shenhua after leaving Chelsea following their relegation from the Premier League; however, he only made five appearances for the Chinese Super League side before retiring later that year due to injury.

Drogba rejoined Marseille on a short-term contract in December 2013 but left again shortly afterward without making an appearance for them either 6 or 7 months later 8 when his contract expired. 

Since then 10, he has been playing 11 professional football 12 intermittently 13 across Europe 14.

Didier Yves Drogba was born on March 11th 1978 in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.[1] He started out playing football with local sides Dunkirk[2] and Tourcoing,[3] both in France's top division Ligue.

After impressing at the youth level with Le Mans, Ivorian powerhouse Olympique de la Gamba drafted him into their squad ahead of the 1988–89 season.

However, after featuring just twice – both coming off the bench – " Dido" opted instead to join fellow second-division outfit Abbeville midway through 1989 campaign.

It wasn’t until 1991 that “The Beast” would make his debut for Vannes appearing 22 times over two seasons prior to joining ambitious third-tier Levallois Athletic alongside compatriot Nicolas Anelka on July 24th, 1993. 

Chelsea paid £16 million (then €21m/£15m) plus add-ons which took their tally up to 23million euros (£18m/$26m).

Ahead of La Liga champions Barcelona's visit to The Valley on November 26th, 1998, Didier scored an 89th-minute equalizer against Atlético Madrid providing.

Blues supporters with some much-needed silverware four years after being promoted back into English football’s top flight via Sky Bet Championship play.

4. Okan Kocuk

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2006–2008: Kemalpaşaspor
• 2008–2015: Bursaspor
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2015–2019: Bursaspor: 23: (0)
• 2016–2017: → Bandırmaspor (loan): 23: (0)
• 2017–2018: → İstanbulspor (loan): 34: (0)
• 2019–: Galatasaray: 19: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Giresunspor (loan): 32: (0)
• 2011: Turkey U16: 2: (0)
• 2011–2012: Turkey U17: 5: (0)
• 2012–2013: Turkey U18: 5: (0)
• 2014: Turkey U19: 1: (0)
• 2014–2015: Turkey U20: 2: (0)
• 2015–2016: Turkey U21: 5: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 June 2021, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 6 December 2021

Okan Kocuk is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Galatasaray. He started his career with Kemalpaşaspor and spent four seasons there before moving to Bursaspor in 2008.

In 2015, he joined Galatasaray and has since made over 100 appearances for the club. Kocuk is a Turkish international and was part of the team that won silver at the 2016 European Championship.

He is known for being an aggressive goalkeeper who loves making big saves, especially from close range。 He has been praised by many as one of the best goalkeepers in Europe and could be considered one of the most promising young players in world football today.

Galatasaray are currently fighting for Champions League qualification, so Okan will have plenty of opportunities to show off his skills this season. Okan Kocuk is a professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Turkish club Galatasaray.

He made his debut for the Turkey national team in 2014 and has since gone on to make 19 appearances, scoring one goal. Okan was born in Germany but moved to Turkey with his family when he was young and played youth football for several clubs before joining Galatasaray in 2017. 

He has been widely praised for his performances at Galatasaray and is seen as a key part of the side going forward. In addition to playing professionally, Okan also appears for Turkish club Giresunspor on loan from Galatasaray every season during the UEFA Champions League group stage.

5. Emre Taşdemir

Defender

Career

• 2007–2009: Şekerspor A.Ş.
• 2009–2010: Ankaraspor
• 2010–2013: MKE Ankaragücü
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2013–2014: MKE Ankaragücü: 30: (6)
• 2014–2019: Bursaspor: 47: (1)
• 2019–: Galatasaray: 22: (0)
• 2020: → Kayserispor (loan): 10: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Giresunspor (loan): 18: (0)
• 2010: Turkey U15: 2: (0)
• 2011: Turkey U16: 11: (0)
• 2011–2012: Turkey U17: 6: (0)
• 2013–2014: Turkey U19: 7: (1)
• 2014: Turkey U20: 3: (0)
• 2014–2016: Turkey U21: 2: (0)
• 2015–: Turkey: 5: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 June 2021, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 15 January 2021

Emre Taşdemir started playing football at the age of six with Şekerspor. He made his senior debut in 2009 for Ankaraspor and went on to make over 100 appearances for them before joining Galatasaray in 2013.

Taşdemir is a left back and has been capped by Turkey at youth level, as well as making eight appearances for the full national team. In 2015, he helped Bursaspor reach the Turkish Cup final where they were beaten 4-1 by Fenerbahçe Göztepe.

Emre Taşdemir is currently contracted to Galatasaray until 2020 Emre Taşdemir began his senior career with MKE Ankaragücü in 2013. He went on to play for Bursaspor and Galatasaray before joining Kayserispor on loan in 2020. Emre has represented Turkey at U15, U16, U17, and U19 level.

He made his international debut in 2010 and has played 5 games total. Emre is known for being a hard-working defender who never gives up on the ball – this was evident during his time at MKE Ankaragücü where he racked up 30 apps over 6 seasons combined. 

With 47 appearances under his belt across 1 season with Bursaspor, Galatasaray, and now Kayserispor (on loan), it's safe to say that Emre will be playing football until he's too old or injured to do so any longer.

6. Gheorghe Hagi

Midfielder

Career

• 1975–1980: FC Constanța
• 1980–1981: Luceafărul București
• 1981–1982: FC Constanța
• 1982–1983: FC Constanța
• 1983–1987: Sportul Studențesc
• 1987–1990: Steaua București
• 1990–1992: Real Madrid
• 1992–1994: Brescia
• 1994–1996: Barcelona
• 1996–2001: Galatasaray
• 1983–2000: Romania
• 2001: Romania
• 2003: Bursaspor
• 2004–2005: Galatasaray
• 2005–2006: Politehnica Timișoara
• 2007: FC Steaua București
• 2010–2011: Galatasaray
• 2014–2020: Viitorul Constanța
• 2021: Farul Constanța
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gheorghe Hagi is a Romanian football midfielder who played for several clubs in his career, most notably Farul Constanța and Luceafărul Bucureşti. He was part of the Romania national team that reached the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup.

After starting out at FC Constanţa, he spent two seasons at Luceafărul Bucureşti before rejoining FC Constanţa in 1982. In 1983 he helped his club reach the Romanian Cup final but they were defeated by CSA Steaua Bucharest. 

His form with FC Constanţa led to interest from abroad and he moved to Spain to play for Valencia CF in 1984–85 season where he won La Liga and Copa del Rey titles as well as being named Spanish Player of The Year awardee.

He then returned to Romania and signed for Dinamo Bucureşti where he remained until 1996 when he retired from professional football after playing 54 games for Dinamo (including 33 appearances in UEFA Champions League). 

In 2006, Gheorghe Hagi was voted 14th greatest footballer ever by French magazine L’Equipe.[2] During his international career, Hagi made 94 appearances scoring 28 goals. 

He represented Romania at Euro 1988,[3] Euro 1992 Euro 1996,[5] South Africa 2010 and Brazil 2014.

Also Played For: romania national football team

7. Wesley Sneijder

Midfielder

Career

• 1990–1991: DOS
• 1991–2002: Ajax
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2002–2007: Ajax: 126: (43)
• 2007–2009: Real Madrid: 52: (11)
• 2009–2012: Inter Milan: 76: (13)
• 2013–2017: Galatasaray: 124: (35)
• 2017–2018: Nice: 5: (0)
• 2018–2019: Al-Gharafa: 22: (15)
• Total: : 405: (117)
• 2000–2001: Netherlands U17: 6: (2)
• 2001–2002: Netherlands U19: 8: (3)
• 2003: Netherlands U21: 1: (0)
• 2003–2018: Netherlands: 134: (31)

Wesley Sneijder is a Dutch footballer who plays for Turkish club Galatasaray, and previously played for Spanish clubs Real Madrid and Inter Milan. He spent his entire career at Ajax, making 126 appearances in all competitions for the Amsterdam-based side before moving to Real Madrid in 2007.

After two seasons with Los Blancos, he moved on to Italian side Inter Milan where he won the Serie A title twice during his time there, as well as being named in the 2011–12 UEFA Champions League Team of the Year. 

In January 2017, Sneijder joined Turkish giants Galatasaray after agreeing to a three-and-a-half year deal worth €15 million euros per season).

The following May 2018 saw him return to former club Nice on a five-month loan spell.[4] However this stint was cut short due to injury.[5] 

Wesley Sneijder made his international debut aged 17 years and 111 days,[6] coming on as a late substitute for Wim Kieft in Netherlands' 2–1 victory over Scotland at Hampden Park on 11 November 2002.

He has since scored 34 goals from 101 caps, helping Holland win back-to-back World Cups (2010 & 2014).

8. Victor Nelsson

Defender

Career

• 2002-2010: Hornbæk IF
• 2010–2016: Nordsjælland
• 2016–2019: Nordsjælland
• 2019–2021: Copenhagen
• 2021: Galatasaray
• 2016: Denmark U18
• 2016–2017: Denmark U19
• 2017–2021: Denmark U21
• 2020: Denmark
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:46, 12 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21

Victor Nelsson is a Danish centre back currently playing for Galatasaray. Victor was born on 14 October 1998 in Hornbæk, Denmark and he has been playing football since the age of six.

In July 2019, Victor signed a new five-year contract with Galatasaray which will keep him at the club until 2021. Victor made his professional debut for Copenhagen in August 2018 as they lost 2-1 to FC København in the Danish Superliga championship play-offs.

The following season saw Victor establish himself as one of Copenhagen's first choice defenders and he helped them reach the semi finals of the Danish Cup where they were beaten 3-0 by FC Midtjylland who went on to win the cup that year. 

In 2020, after helping Copenhagen win their fourth consecutive league title, Victor joined Turkish side Galatasaray on loan until June 2021 while continuing to play for Copenhagen during pre-season friendlies before joining up with Gala permanently once terms had expired from his loan deal with them.

Victor has represented Denmark at various youth levels including under 18s, 19s and 20s but he has yet to make an appearance for their senior team officially although he did feature for them in a friendly against Slovakia in November 2018 aged just 20 years old.

In May 2019, it was announced that Victors good form had earned him selection for Denmark's squad that would compete at UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying fixtures alongside games against Faroe Islands (on 8 September) and Norway (11 October).

However due to an injury picked up late into qualification Victors only game ended up being against Sweden (16 September), which Denmark won 1-0 thanks chiefly to Andreas Jakobsen’s 82nd minute goal securing top spot in Group F ahead of Sweden who finished bottom having played two more games than Denmark.

Also Played For: denmark national football team, super lig

9. Fatih Terim

Defender

Career

• 1963–1969: Adana Demirspor
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1969–1974: Adana Demirspor: 125: (25)
• 1974–1985: Galatasaray: 327: (16)
• Total: : 452: (41)
• 1971: Turkey U19: 7: (0)
• 1973–1975: Turkey U21: 10: (0)
• 1975–1984: Turkey: 51: (3)
• 1987–1989: Ankaragücü
• 1989–1990: Göztepe
• 1990–1993: Turkey U21
• 1993–1996: Turkey
• 1996–2000: Galatasaray
• 2000–2001: Fiorentina
• 2001: Milan
• 2002–2004: Galatasaray
• 2005–2009: Turkey
• 2011–2013: Galatasaray
• 2013–2017: Turkey
• 2017–2022: Galatasaray
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Fatih Terim is a retired Turkish footballer who played as a defender. He started his career with Adana Demirspor in 1963 and went on to play for Galatasaray between 1974 and 1985, winning four Süper Lig titles along the way.

FatihTerim made his international debut for Turkey in 1975 and was capped 63 times by his country over the course of 12 years before retiring from international football in 1991. 

After retiring from playing, Fatih Terim worked as a coach at several clubs including Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, Trabzonspor and Beşiktaş before taking up the role of technical director at Gaziantepspor in 2016.

In 2017 he was announced as manager of Turkish Super League side İstanbul Bağlum Belediyespor but left this position after just one month due to poor results Terim was appointed manager of Galatasaray in July 2017, replacing Unal Arslan. 

Terim previously managed Ankaragücü and Göztepe from 1987 to 1990, before taking over at Turkey U21. He led the national team to third place at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and fourth place at UEFA Euro 2004.

In 2006, he took over as head coach of Fiorentina but left after six months due to poor results; he later said that "the club didn't want me". He rejoined Galatasaray two years later where he won four consecutive Turkish League titles between 2011-2013.

10. Metin Oktay

Forward

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1954–1955: İzmirspor: 18: (17)
• 1955–1961: Galatasaray: 164: (174)
• 1961–1962: Palermo: 12: (3)
• 1962–1969: Galatasaray: 180: (137)
• Total: : 374: (331)
• 1954: Turkey U18: 4: (3)
• 1955–1968: Turkey: 36: (19)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:09, 23 October 2008 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 01:09, 23 October 2008 (UTC)

Metin Oktay was a prolific striker who played for several top Turkish clubs. He helped his teams to win many championships and cups during his playing career.

Metin Oktay also represented Turkey at international level, where he won numerous caps and scored many goals. After retiring from football, Metin Oktay worked as a football commentator for various networks in Turkey.

In 1991, aged 55, Metin Oktay died from a heart attack while on holiday in Istanbul Metin Oktay was born on October 10, 1954 in İzmir, Turkey. He began his senior career with Izmirspor in 1954 and went on to play for Galatasaray from 1955-1961.

He made 36 appearances for the Turkish national team between 1957-1968. Metin Oktay is a former goalkeeper who played professionally in Europe and Asia during the 1970s and 1980s including spells with Palermo, Olympiakos and Fenerbahçe among others.

11. Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu

Midfielder

Career

• 2011–2013: Gölcükspor
• 2013–2014: Hisareynspor
• 2014–2015: Başakşehir
• 2015–2018: Başakşehir
• 2016–2017:Bodrumspor (loan)
• 2018–2019: Karacabey
• 2019–2020: 24 Erzincanspor
• 2020: Galatasaray
• 2015: Turkey U18
• 2017: Turkey U19
• 2021: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 October 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 June 2022

Aktürkoğlu is a Turkish winger currently playing for Galatasaray. He started his youth career at Gölcükspor and made his senior debut in the 2013–14 season.

Aktürkoğlu has represented Turkey at various youth levels, including the U-17, U-19, and U-21 squads. In the 2017–18 season, he finished as the top goalscorer in Super Lig with 17 goals in 26 appearances.

Aktürkoğlu was one of six players to be promoted to Galatasaray's first team squad ahead of the 2018–19 season following their relegation from La Liga/Champions League football; however he did not make an appearance during that campaign.

On 1 July 2019, it was announced that Aktürkoğlu had signed a five year contract extension with Galatasaray which will keep him at the club until 2021. Muhammed Kerem Aktürkoğlu is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Galatasaray.

He started his career with hometown club Hisareynspor and played for Başakşehir in the Süper Lig before joining Karacabey on loan in 2018. After returning to Başakşehir, he signed for Erzincanspor on a permanent basis ahead of the 2019–20 season. 

Akturkocoglu has represented Turkey at youth levels but made his senior international debut in November 2017 against Georgia. He was part of the Turkish side that reached the final of Euro 2020 where they were beaten by Croatia.

Also Played For: turkey football team

12. Tugay Kerimoğlu

Midfielder

Career

• 1983: Trabzonspor
• 1983–1987: Galatasaray A2
• 1987–1999: Galatasaray
• 1999–2001: Rangers
• 2001–2009: Blackburn Rovers
• 1986–1987: Turkey U16
• 1987–1988: Turkey U18
• 1988–1991: Turkey U21
• 1990–2007: Turkey
• 2010: Galatasaray A2
• 2010–2011: Galatasaray (Assistant manager)
• 2013–2014: Galatasaray (Assistant manager)
• 2015–2016: Şanlıurfaspor

Tugay Kerimoğlu has played for Galatasaray, Rangers and Blackburn Rovers in his career. He was born in Istanbul, Turkey on 24 August 1970. Tugay is a midfielder who has played for Galatasaray A2 and Rangers before joining Blackburn Rovers in 2001.

He made his international debut for Turkey against Greece on 14 November 1998 at the age of 26 years old. 

In total, he has scored 10 goals during his 49 appearances for Turkey including 2 during the Euro 2016 qualifying campaign which helped them reach the semi-finals of the tournament where they lost to eventual winners Portugal 1–0.

After extra time Tugay Kerimoğlu is a successful assistant manager and has enjoyed a long managerial career in Turkish football.

He most recently worked as an assistant manager at Galatasaray, but he first came to prominence with Şanlıurfaspor. Tugay Kerimoğlu has also represented Turkey at international level, playing in the FIFA World Cup 2002 and the Mediterranean Games 1993. 

After spending several years working as an assistant manager, it was announced in October 2010 that he had been appointed head coach of Galatasaray's reserves team - however this role lasted for just one season before he was replaced by Fatih Terim.

In June 2013 it was announced that he would be replacing Cesare Prandelli as Assistant Manager at Serie A side Fiorentina ahead of their upcoming season.

His stay there only lasted until December 2014 though, following which he returned to his previous position with Galatasaray's youth teams.

Also Played For: blackburn rovers f.c

13. Patrick van Aanholt

Defender

Career

• 2003–2005: FC Den Bosch
• 2005–2007: PSV
• 2007–2009: Chelsea
• 2009–2014: Chelsea
• 2009–2010: Coventry City (loan)
• 2010: Newcastle United (loan)
• 2011: Leicester City (loan)
• 2011: Wigan Athletic (loan)
• 2012–2014: Vitesse (loan)
• 2014–2017: Sunderland
• 2017–2021: Crystal Palace
• 2021: Galatasaray
• 2005–2006: Netherlands U16
• 2006–2007: Netherlands U17
• 2007–2008: Netherlands U18
• 2008–2009: Netherlands U19
• 2010: Netherlands U20
• 2010–2013: Netherlands U21
• 2013: Netherlands

Van Aanholt is a left-back who has played for Chelsea and Galatasaray. He was born in 1990 in Netherlands and started his career at FC Den Bosch before moving to PSV in 2007.

Van Aanholt made his Premier League debut for Chelsea during the 2009–10 season and went on to make 20 appearances for the club before joining Coventry City on loan during the 2010–11 campaign.

Van Aanholt joined Galatasaray permanently ahead of the 2013–14 season and has since established himself as one of the team's key players, appearing in 73 matches over four seasons with them. 

In May 2018, van Aanholt announced that he would retire from professional football at the end of the Turkish Super Lig season.[3] Patrick van Aanholt was named Dutch Footballer of Year 2014.

After helping Chelsea win their first ever Champions League title while also being voted Dutch Eredivisie Player of The Year twice (2011 & 2012).

Also Played For: psv

14. Berkan Kutlu

Midfielder

Career

• 2016–2018: Monthey
• 2018–2019: Sion U21
• 2019–2020: Sion
• 2020–2021: Alanyaspor
• 2021: Galatasaray
• 2020: Turkey U21
• 2021: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 09:56, 17 September 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 03

Berkan Kutlu is a Swiss midfielder who currently plays for Galatasaray. He made his professional debut in 2018 and has since played 39 matches, scoring one goal.

Kutlu was born on January 25th, 1998 in Monthey, Switzerland. His nickname is "Kutlu". Berkan Kutlu has represented the Switzerland national under-17 and under-19 teams before making his senior international debut in 2017.

In August 2021 he will join Galatasaray after signing a contract until 2024 which includes an option for another year.. Berkan Kutlu is a versatile player who can play at both attacking and defensive positions. He started his career with Monthey before joining Sion in 2018.

Berkan Kutlu played for the U21 team of Sion before moving to Alanyaspor in 2019. Berkan Kutlu made his international debut for Turkey in 2020 against Poland, playing 3 minutes as a substitute. 

In 2021, he moved to Galatasaray where he has continued to make appearances for the club's reserves and first-team squad alike over the past two years.

15. Fernando Muslera

Goalkeeper

Career

• 2001–2004: Montevideo Wanderers
• 2004–2007: Montevideo Wanderers
• 2006–2007: Nacional (loan)
• 2007–2011: Lazio
• 2011: Galatasaray
• 2003: Uruguay U17
• 2004–2005: Uruguay U20
• 2009: Uruguay

Muslera is a goalkeeper who has played for Montevideo Wanderers and Galatasaray in his career. He was born in 1986, making him 36 years old as of 2019. Muslera is 1.90 m (6 ft 3 inches) tall and plays for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig.

He made his professional debut with Montevideo Wanderers in 2004, at the age of 16.[5] In 2007, he moved to Galatasaray and has since made over 200 appearances for them,[6] including 51 during the 2018–19 season.

Muslera was part of Argentina's squad that competed at the 2010 World Cup,[8][9][10] and also played at UEFA Euro 2016. 

On 30 October 2019, Muslera celebrated 10 years with Galatasaray after signing a new contract until 2023 which will keep him at club till 35 yo Muslera is a Uruguayan footballer who plays for Turkish club Galatasaray. 

He has represented his country internationally on several occasions and won the Copa América in 2011 with Argentina.

Muslera started his career at hometown side Nacional, making over 100 appearances before joining Lazio in 2007. After two years he moved to Turkish side Galatasaray where he has since made 354 appearances, winning one title (the Süper Lig) along the way. 

Muslera is known for being an excellent sweeper-keeper and possesses great reflexes which have helped him keep many clean sheets throughout his career; this was especially evident during the 2011 Copa América where he kept seven consecutive clean sheets en route to victory for Argentina.

Despite being primarily a goalkeeper, Muslera has also been used as a defensive midfielder on occasion; most notably during Uruguay's run to the semi-finals of the 2014 World Cup Qualifying tournament, playing alongside Diego Godin and Éver Banega in central defence. 

In addition to footballing duties, Muslera works as a television presenter for Uruguayan network Tele13; hosting programmes such as "El show de Fernando" and "Futbolmania".

16. Barış Alper Yılmaz

Career

• 2012–2017: Rize İl Özel İdarespor
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2017–2020: Ankara Demirspor: 39: (1)
• 2020–2021: Ankara Keçiörengücü: 34: (8)
• 2021–: Galatasaray: 27: (3)
• 2021–: Turkey U21: 6: (1)
• 2021–: Turkey: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 October 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:55, 13 November 2021 (UTC)

Barış Alper Yılmaz is a Turkish winger currently playing for Galatasaray. He has made several appearances for the Turkey national team, and was part of their squad at the UEFA Euro 2016 tournament.

Barış Alper Yılmaz was born in Rize, Turkey on 23 May 2000. He started his career with local side Altinordu before joining Gençlerbirliği in 2015. In 2017 he moved to Galatasaray, where he has become an important player for the club this season.

Barış Alper Yılmaz is known as a speedy and creative winger who can also provide goalscoring opportunities from set-pieces or from long range shots.

He has scored eight times in 83 appearances for Galatasaray so far. Barış Alper Yılmaz is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ankara Demirspor.

He made his senior debut with Rize İl Özel İdarespor in 2012 and has since played for several other clubs, most notably Ankara Keçiörengücü and Galatasaray. 

At youth level, Barış Alper Yılmaz was part of the Turkey U21 side that finished runners-up at the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2017. 

In club football, he has been mostly used as a midfielder but can also be deployed on either flank or up front; he scored three goals during his time at Galatasaray between 2021 and 2022.

Outside of football, Barış Alper Yılmaz is studying dentistry at Istanbul University School of Dentistry.

17. Yunus Akgün

Winger

Career

• 2011–2018: Galatasaray
• 2018: Galatasaray
• 2020–2021: Adana Demirspor (loan)
• 2021–2022: Adana Demirspor (loan)
• 2015–2016: Turkey U16
• 2016–2017: Turkey U17
• 2018–2019: Turkey U19
• 2019: Turkey U20
• 2019: Turkey U21
• 2022: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:12, 18 October 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 June 2022

Yunus Akgün is a Turkish winger who currently plays for Galatasaray. Yunus made his professional debut with Galatasaray in the 2011–12 season and has since then established himself as one of the club's key players.

In 2018, he was named captain of Galatasaray following the departure of midfielder Wesley Sneijder to Inter Milan. Yunus has represented Turkey at U-17, U-19, and U-21 levels prior to making his senior international debut in 2017.

He is also known for his speed and dribbling ability which have helped him score goals both from open play and set pieces; including two in UEFA Champions League competition during the 2016–17 season Yunus Akgün is a versatile midfielder who has played for both club and international sides.

He started his career at Galatasaray, before spending time on loan with Adana Demirspor in the Turkish Super Lig. Akgün made his international debut for Turkey in 2015 and has since gone on to make 2 appearances for the side.

18. Zoran Simović

Goalkeeper

Career

• : Obilićevo Kruševac
• : Napredak Kruševac
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1973–1980: Napredak Kruševac: 146: (3)
• 1980–1984: Hajduk Split: 84: (0)
• 1984–1990: Galatasaray: 192: (1)
• Total: : 422: (4)
• 1983–1984: Yugoslavia: 10: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Zoran Simović is a Montenegrin goalkeeper who played for Obilićevo Kruševac in his youth. He made his debut for the Yugoslavia national team in 1976 and went on to make 94 appearances, including at the 1982 FIFA World Cup where he saved two penalties in the shootout against Italy.

After retiring from playing, Simović worked as a coach with several clubs in Serbia and Montenegro before taking over as manager of FK Crvena Zvezda in 2006. 

In January 2009, he was appointed head coach of Serbian club Red Star Belgrade but resigned less than a year later after failing to improve their fortunes on the pitch.

Since leaving football management, Simovič has been working as an analyst for RTS television station and coaching AC Milan's goalkeeping department under Vincenzo Montella until June 2019 when he resigned due to disagreements with senior management about tactics.

Zoran Simovic: "Milan were interested but I had differences with Montella" | Yahoo Sport Serbia.

19. DeAndre Yedlin

Defender

Career

• 2004–2006: Crossfire Premier
• 2006–2008: Northwest Nationals
• 2008–2010: Crossfire Premier
• 2010–2011: Seattle Sounders FC
• 2011–2012: Akron Zips
• 2012: Seattle Sounders FC U-23
• 2013–2014: Seattle Sounders FC
• 2014–2016: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2015–2016: Sunderland (loan)
• 2016–2021: Newcastle United
• 2021–2022: Galatasaray
• 2022: Inter Miami
• 2013: United States U20
• 2014: United States

DeAndre Yedlin was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1993. He started his career playing for Crossfire Premier before moving to Northwest Nationals and then Sounders FC.

In 2011, he signed with the Akron Zips of the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Championship where he played 45 matches and scored one goal. DeAndre made his professional debut for Tottenham Hotspur F.C., England on July 14th, 2014 against Crystal Palace A.F.

On January 6th, 2019 DeAndre joined Inter Miami as their second-choice right back behind starter Rolando Escobar. 

Yedlin has represented United States at youth levels from U15 to U20 level making 28 appearances scoring 4 goals DeAndre Yedlin has represented the United States at various youth levels, and is now a senior international player.

DeAndre played for Seattle Sounders FC Under-23s in 2012 before joining Tottenham Hotspur the following year. He made his Premier League debut for Tottenham in 2014, but moved to Sunderland on loan in 2015 after Spurs were relegated from the top flight. 

In 2016 he returned to Newcastle United where he has remained since then, making 112 appearances and scoring three goals over that period of time - most notably helping Newcastle win promotion back to the Premier League in 2017/2018 season as captain of their team.

DeAndre was called up by USA Men's National Team coach Jurgen Klinsmann for their 2018 FIFA World Cup campaign, playing four games during the tournament including their last group stage game against Trinidad & Tobago which they lost 2-1 with him starting at left back.

However they were knocked out by Belgium later on that same day with Klinsmann resigning soon afterwards due to what was seen as failure with this squad selection process (despite having qualified).

20. Lucas Torreira

Midfielder

Career

• 2010–2013: 18 de Julio
• 2013: Montevideo Wanderers
• 2013–2014: Pescara
• 2014–2015: Pescara
• 2015–2018: Sampdoria
• 2015–2016: Pescara (loan)
• 2018–2022: Arsenal
• 2020–2021: Atlético Madrid (loan)
• 2021–2022: Fiorentina (loan)
• 2022: Galatasaray
• 2018: Uruguay
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:27, 25 December 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 September 2022

Lucas Torreira is a 26-year-old Argentine midfielder who currently plays for Turkish club Galatasaray. Lucas was born in Uruguay but played his youth football with 18 de Julio, before moving to Europe to join Arsenal in 2013.

He made his debut for the Gunners against Southampton in April of that year and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club, winning 2 Premier League titles and 3 FA Cups during that time. In 2018, Lucas signed with Galatasaray as part of a big-money move worth £32 million ($38 million).

On international duty, he has represented both Argentina (U21s) and Uruguay (U20s), scoring 5 goals in 24 appearances between the two teams Lucas Torreira is a versatile midfielder who can play in both central and defensive midfield positions. 

He joined Sampdoria from Pescara in 2015 and has since made 71 appearances for the club, scoring four goals.

Lucas Torreira has also represented Uruguay at international level, playing 40 times and scoring zero goals. The 24-year-old will return to Sampdoria this season after joining Galatasaray on a short-term loan deal in 2022.

21. Emin Bayram

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2019–: Galatasaray: 9: (0)
• 2021–2022: → Boluspor (loan): 39: (2)
• 2017: Turkey U15: 6: (2)
• 2018–2019: Turkey U16: 16: (1)
• 2019: Turkey U17: 11: (2)
• 2020–: Turkey U19: 10: (1)
• 2022–: Turkey U21: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 September 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 September 2022

Emin Bayram was born on 2 April 2003 in Istanbul, Turkey. He is a defender and currently plays for Galatasaray in the Turkish Super Lig. Emin Bayram has made 40 appearances for Galatasaray during his senior career so far.

Emin Bayram has represented Turkey at youth level and made one appearance for the full national team. Emin Bayram is usually deployed as a centre-back but can also play as a defensive midfielder or even up front if required.

EminBayram is known for his composure on the ball, ability to read the game well and strong tackles in defence which make him an effective player both offensively and defensively Emin Bayram is a talented Turkish footballer who currently plays for Galatasaray.

He has made over 100 appearances for the club, scoring 9 goals in all competitions. Emin was born on 5 March 2000 and started playing football at a young age with his local team before moving to bigger clubs later on in his career. 

Emin has represented Turkey at various youth levels and made his senior international debut in 2017.

He has since gone on to make 10 appearances for the national side and score one goal. Emin is known for being an attacking midfielder who can create chances for himself or team-mates with his pace, dribbling skills and passing ability.

Galatasaray are currently league leaders after winning their first title in eleven years last season, so it will be interesting to see how Emin performs this season as they aim to defend their crowns.

22. Alex Telles

Defender

Career

• 2007–2011: Juventude
• 2011–2012: Juventude
• 2013–2014: Grêmio
• 2014–2016: Galatasaray
• 2015–2016: Inter Milan (loan)
• 2016–2020: Porto
• 2020–: Manchester United
• 2022: Sevilla (loan)
• 2019: Brazil
• Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:38, 9 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22:39, 2 December 2022 (UTC)

Alex Telles is a Brazilian left-back who currently plays for Sevilla on loan from Manchester United. Alex Telles made his senior debut with Caxias do Sul in 2012 and has since played for Rio Branco, Nacional, Corinthians and Palmeiras.

Alex Telles joined Manchester United in 2018 and has made eight appearances for the club, including one start in the Europa League final against Ajax. With Sevilla, Alex Telles has won two La Liga titles and a UEFA Cup trophy during his time at the club so far.

Alex Telles was born on 15 December 1992 in Brazil but grew up playing football in Uruguay before joining Manchester United as a youngster in 2013 Alex Telles is a Brazilian international footballer who plays for Manchester United. 

Alex Telles started his career with Atlético Mineiro before moving to Grêmio in 2014.

He was loaned out to Galatasaray the following year and then joined Inter Milan on a permanent basis in 2016. Alex Telles made his debut for Brazil in 2019 and has since played 10 games, scoring one goal. 

Alex Telles will likely leave Manchester United at the end of the 2020/21 season after agreeing to join Sevilla on a loan deal.

23. Adem Büyük

Forward

Career

• 2001–2002: Artvin Hopaspor
• 2002–2003: Arhavispor
• 2003–2005: Beşiktaş
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2005–2008: Beşiktaş: 0: (0)
• 2005: → Zeytinburnuspor (loan): 14: (3)
• 2006–2007: → Akçaabat Sebatspor (loan): 34: (8)
• 2007–2008: → Altay (loan): 27: (16)
• 2008–2012: Manisaspor: 16: (2)
• 2009–2010: → Boluspor (loan): 27: (11)
• 2011: → Mersin İdmanyurdu (loan): 14: (10)
• 2012–2017: Kasımpaşa: 81: (19)
• 2017–2019: Yeni Malatyaspor: 54: (10)
• 2019–2020: Galatasaray: 26: (7)
• 2020–2022: Yeni Malatyaspor: 54: (22)
• 2022–: Manisa: 9: (3)
• 2004–2005: Turkey U18: 4: (2)
• 2007–2008: Turkey U21: 4: (0)
• 2011: Turkey B: 2: (0)
• 2013–2014: Turkey: 4: (0)
• 2022: Yeni Malatyaspor (interim)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 October 2022

Adem Büyük is a Turkish footballer who plays as a left winger for Manisa. He made his senior debut with Beşiktaş in 2005 and spent four seasons with the club before joining Zeytinburnuspor on loan in 2007.

After returning to Beşiktaş, he scored 11 goals in 68 appearances during two seasons before moving to Manisa permanently ahead of the 2012–13 season. Adem has represented Turkey at youth level and was part of their 2002 U-17 European Championship winning side.

He finished as joint top scorer at the 2013 Mediterranean Games with three goals, helping Turkey reach the final where they were beaten by Tunisia 2–0 Adem Büyük is a Turkish footballer who currently plays for Yeni Malatyaspor. He began his career with Manisaspor, before joining Kasımpaşa in 2017.

During his time at Kasımpaşa, he won the Süper Lig and Turkish Cup twice each. In 2019, he joined Galatasaray on a season-long loan deal. He made 26 appearances for Galatasaray during his loan spell, scoring seven goals overall. 

On 2 October 2022 it was announced that Adem Büyük had been appointed as interim manager of Yeni Malatyaspor following the departure of Fatih Terim to Besiktas.

After leading Yeni Malatyaspor to second place in the league table and qualifying for the UEFA Europa League Play-off round, he resigned from his role on 5 November 2022 after two months in charge.

24. Badou Ndiaye

Midfielder

Career

• 2008–2013: Diambars
• 2012: Bodø/Glimt (loan)
• 2013–2015: Bodø/Glimt
• 2015–2017: Osmanlıspor
• 2017–2018: Galatasaray
• 2018–2021: Stoke City
• 2018–2019: Galatasaray (loan)
• 2020: Trabzonspor (loan)
• 2020–2021: Fatih Karagümrük (loan)
• 2021: Al-Ain (loan)
• 2021–2022: Aris
• 2022: Adana Demirspor
• 2014: Senegal

Badou Ndiaye is a Senegal international midfielder who currently plays for Adana Demirspor. Badou Ndiaye started his career with Diambars before moving to Bodø/Glimt on loan in 2012.

He returned to the club in 2013 and has since played 147 games, scoring 11 goals. Badou Ndiaye was part of the Senegalese squad that won their first ever African Cup of Nations title in 2017, playing all six matches as they beat Egypt 2-1 in the final.

In 2018, he helped Galatasaray overcome Lokomotiv Moscow 1-0 at home thanks to an 83rd minute goal from Ersin Kuralı. 

As well as playing for Senegal internationally, Badou Ndiaye has also represented Gambia at senior level and competed at the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.

After helping Demirspor secure promotion back to Süper Lig ahead of the 2019 season,[4] Badou Ndiaya will be looking to help them maintain their status when competing against some of Turkey's biggest teams next term.

Also Played For: senegal national football team, fk bodø/glimt

25. Nordin Amrabat

Midfielder

Career

• 2003–2006: Huizen
• 2006–2007: Omniworld
• 2007–2008: VVV-Venlo
• 2008–2011: PSV
• 2011–2012: Kayserispor
• 2012–2015: Galatasaray
• 2014: Málaga (loan)
• 2014–2015: Málaga (loan)
• 2015–2016: Málaga
• 2016–2018: Watford
• 2017–2018: Leganés (loan)
• 2018–2021: Al-Nassr
• 2021: AEK Athens
• 2007–2008: Netherlands U21
• 2012: Morocco U23
• 2011–2019: Morocco
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2019

Nordin Amrabat is a winger for AEK Athens and played at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Nordin Amrabat was born in 1987 in Netherlands and started his career with Huizen before joining Ajax in 2003.

He has made over 100 appearances for Ajax, scoring 25 goals, including 11 in the Europa League, winning two titles with the club and reaching three Dutch cup finals. In July 2017, he joined AEK on a four-year contract after spending one season on loan at Granada CF.

Amrabat represented Morocco at youth level but switched allegiance to Holland during his senior career.[4] Nordin Amrabat began his professional career with Dutch side Omniworld.

He then moved to VVV-Venlo, where he scored 33 goals in 10 appearances during the 2007–2008 season. PSV snapped him up for £5 million and he went on to score 57 goals in 9 seasons with them, making him one of their most prolific strikers ever. 

In 2011, Nordin signed for Turkish side Kayseri SK and helped them win the Süper Lig title that year before being transferred to Galatasaray two years later. 

His time at Galatasaray was short-lived however as he was loaned out to Málaga midway through the 2014–2015 season and became a key part of their team until his return at the end of 2015–2016 campaign; during this time he also won 15 caps for Morocco internationally (7 of which were starts).

After spending just over a year back at Málaga, Nordin signed for newly promoted Watford on a four-year deal in May 2018 - becoming their first foreign signing since they joined the Premier League six years earlier. 

At international level, Nordin has made 64 appearances (27 started) scoring 31 times while representing Morocco since 2007.

Also Played For: malaga cf

26. Garry Rodrigues

Midfielder

Career

• 2004–2007: Feyenoord
• 2007–2009: Real SC
• 2009–2010: XerxesDZB
• 2011: Rostocker FC
• 2011–2012: Boshuizen
• 2012–2013: ADO Den Haag
• 2012–2013: Dordrecht (loan)
• 2013–2014: Levski Sofia
• 2014–2015: Elche
• 2015–2017: PAOK
• 2017–2019: Galatasaray
• 2019–2021: Al-Ittihad
• 2019–2020: Fenerbahçe (loan)
• 2021: Olympiacos
• 2013: Cape Verde
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 3 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 June 2022

Garry Rodrigues is a Dutch winger who currently plays for Olympiacos. He began his career at Feyenoord before joining Real SC in 2007. 

Rodrigues made an appearance for the Netherlands national team in 2013, and has since become a regular starter for them.

Garry Rodrigues is known as one of the quickest wingers in Europe, and is capable of playing anywhere across the front three positions Rodrigues is a versatile player who can play as either a center back or defensive midfielder. 

Rodrigues started his career with Dutch side XerxesDZB, before moving to Rostocker FC in 2011.

In 2012, Rodrigues joined ADO Den Haag on loan and helped the club win promotion to the Eredivisie. He made 36 appearances for Levski Sofia in Bulgaria during the 2013-2014 season and was signed by Elche later that year. 

Rodrigues moved to PAOK in Greece in 2015 where he spent three seasons until 2017 when he joined Galatasaray on a free transfer.

Rodrigues then signed for Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia on a one-year contract at the start of 2019 season. At the end of 2020campaign, Garry will join Olympiacos after spending two years with Fenerbahçe.

Also Played For: olympiacos f.c, super league greece

27. 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.

28. Abdul Kader Keïta

Midfielder

Career

• 1998–1999: Africa Sports
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1999–2000: Africa Sports: 23: (4)
• 2000–2001: Étoile du Sahel: 22: (7)
• 2002: Al Ain: 19: (6)
• 2002–2005: Al-Sadd: 53: (26)
• 2005–2007: Lille: 73: (17)
• 2007–2009: Lyon: 62: (5)
• 2009–2010: Galatasaray: 27: (5)
• 2010–2012: Al-Sadd: 27: (7)
• 2014–2015: Budapest Honvéd: 2: (0)
• 2015: Persib Bandung: 0: (0)
• Total: : 281: (77)
• 2000–2012: Ivory Coast: 72: (11)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Kader Keïta was born on 6 August 1981 in Gagnoa, Ivory Coast. He started his professional career with Africa Sports in 1998 and went on to play for a number of clubs including Maritimo, Beşiktaş JK and Genoa CFC before joining Valencia CF in 2013.

Kader is known for his speed and attacking ability from forward positions and has scored over 50 goals in his career so far. 

In 2013, he joined Spanish side Valencia CF where he has since played 73 games scoring 24 goals helping the club win the Copa del Rey title in 2016/17 season as well as reaching the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League that same year.

On 30 May 2017, it was announced that Kader had signed a three-year contract extension with Valencia CF which will keep him at the Mestalla until 2020/21 season.[3] Abdul Kader Keïta is married to Amal Keita who also plays football professionally.

They have two children; one son (born December 2015) and one daughter (born October 2018).

29. Mário Jardel

Career

• 1991–1996: Vasco da Gama
• 1995–1996: Grêmio (loan)
• 1996–2000: Porto
• 2000–2001: Galatasaray
• 2001–2003: Sporting CP
• 2003–2004: Bolton Wanderers
• 2004: Ancona (loan)
• 2004–2005: Newell's Old Boys
• 2005–2006: Goiás
• 2006–2007: Beira-Mar
• 2007: Anorthosis Famagusta
• 2007–2008: Newcastle Jets
• 2008: Criciúma
• 2009: Ferroviário
• 2009: América (CE)
• 2010: Flamengo (PI)
• 2010–2011: Cherno More
• 2011: Rio Negro
• 1993: Brazil U20
• 1996–2001: Brazil

Mário Jardel is a Brazilian striker who played for Vasco da Gama, Porto, Galatasaray and Sporting CP in his native country. He spent two seasons with Bolton Wanderers before moving to Italy to play for Ancona and Goiás.

After returning to Brazil, he joined newly promoted Goiás in 2006. In 2009 he moved back abroad again and signed for Greek club AEK Athens FC after being released by Goiás at the end of the season. 

At international level, Jardel has made 45 appearances for Brazil scoring 16 goals including three during their 2002 World Cup campaign which saw them reach the semi-finals where they lost 2–1 against.

Germany on penalties following a goalless draw after 120 minutes of play Mário Jardel retired from professional football at the end of 2012 having appeared in 401 matches over 14 years playing mainly as a striker but also occasionally occupying other midfield positions.

30. Alexandru Cicâldău

Midfielder

Career

• 2004–2009: Marcon Star Medgidia
• 2009–2015: Gheorghe Hagi Academy
• 2016–2018: Viitorul Constanța
• 2018–2021: Universitatea Craiova
• 2021: Galatasaray
• 2022–: Ittihad Kalba (loan)
• 2015–2017: Romania U19
• 2017–2019: Romania U21
• 2018: Romania
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 November 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 September 2022

Alexandru Cicâldău was born on July 8, 1997 in Satu Nou, Romania. He started his career with his hometown club Ittihad Kalba and played for them until he joined Galatasaray on loan in January 2019.

Alexandru is a midfielder who can play as either a central or attacking midfielder. He has been capped at the youth level by Romania and made his senior debut in 2018 against Hungary U21s. 

Alexandru is one of the most promising young midfielders in Europe and is expected to have a long and successful career ahead of him Alexandru Cicâldău is a Romanian footballer who currently plays for Galatasaray.

He made his professional debut with Marcon Star Medgidia in 2004 and spent nine years with the club, making 42 appearances and scoring one goal. 

In 2009, he joined Gheorghe Hagi Academy and went on to make 106 appearances for the team before moving to Universitatea Craiova in 2016. With U Craiova, he won 29 trophies including two Romanian championships and four Cups (in 2011, 2013, 2016, and 2018).

In January 2021, Cicâldău transferred to Turkish side Galatasaray where he has since featured 33 times across all competitions -scoring four goals - helping them secure promotion back to the top flight of Turkish football in 2019. 

Alexandru returned to Romania later that year on loan with Ittihad Kalba before joining up again with Galatasaray ahead of the 2020 season onwards.

31. Hamza Akman

Career

• 2014–2022: Galatasaray
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2022–: Galatasaray: 1: (0)
• 2019–2021: Turkey U16: 4: (0)
• 2021–: Turkey U18: 11: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 August 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 August 2022

Hamza Akman is a talented and promising young midfielder who has been in fine form for Istanbul BB this season. Hamza was born in Şişli, Istanbul,Turkey on September 27th 2004 and started playing football at an early age with local side Ankaraspor.

He made his professional debut with İstanbul BB in the Süper Lig during the 2012-13 season and quickly established himself as one of the club's key players. 

This year he has continued to make a big impact both on and off the pitch for Istanbul BB, leading them to second place in their division so far this season - excellent results considering they were newly promoted last term.

Hamza is a technically gifted player with great passing ability which allows him to create chances for teammates; he also scores goals from set pieces frequently due to his strong aerial presence. 

He holds Turkish citizenship through his father who was born in Turkey but raised in England; this makes him eligible to play for either nation at the international level should he choose to do so (he has yet to declare any intentions).

In terms of future prospects, Hamza definitely looks like someone who could go on to have a very successful career indeed - watch out for him next year when hopefully he will be able to continue producing performances at such high levels.

32. Dries Mertens

Forward

Career

• 1996–1998: Stade Leuven
• 1998–2003: Anderlecht
• 2003–2005: Gent
• 2005–2007: Gent
• 2005–2006: Eendracht Aalst (loan)
• 2006–2007: AGOVV (loan)
• 2007–2009: AGOVV
• 2009–2011: Utrecht
• 2011–2013: PSV Eindhoven
• 2013–2022: Napoli
• 2022: Galatasaray
• 2004: Belgium U17
• 2011: Belgium

Dries Mertens is a Belgian professional footballer who plays for Turkish side Galatasaray as a forward. Dries Mertens was born on May 6, 1987 in Leuven, Belgium.

He started his career with hometown club Stade Leuven before moving to Dutch side Anderlecht in 2003. 

In 2005, he signed for Gent ahead of the 2006–07 season and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club before joining Spanish giants Barcelona in 2012 but only managed two seasons at the Camp Nou before returning to Gent where he still currently plays.

At the international level, Mertens has represented Belgium at every youth level from under-16s up until the senior team level and made his debut against Cyprus in 2009 during Euro 2008 qualifiers campaign scoring twice including one penalty kick. 

Which sealed a 2–0 victory after 120 minutes played; this performance earned him man of the match award. 

He scored his first goal for Belgium against Serbia during their Group E fixture at UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying making it 3–1 by halftime; however Serbia fought back and eventually won 4–3 through goals from Aleksandar Mitrovic (2) and Duško Tožić

At FIFA World Cup 2018 qualification play-offs held on November 11th 2017, coming off an assist that set up Michy Batshuayi's late equalizer away to Poland, Dries Mertens netted both goals within 5 minutes of each other.

Becoming joint top scorer along with Ruud van Nistelrooy among Belgian players ever when tallying 8 goals across all official competitions these performances saw him nominated for The Best Fifa Men’s Player Award alongside Cristiano Ronaldo & Lionel Messi. 

But ultimately lost out to France’s Luka Modric whilst also being named Golden Ball Winner as player adjudged best performer at Russia2018 tournament by journalists from around the world.

33. Haris Seferovic

Forward

Career

• 1999–2004: FC Sursee
• 2004–2007: FC Luzern
• 2007–2009: Grasshopper
• 2009–2010: Grasshopper
• 2010–2013: Fiorentina
• 2011–2012: Neuchâtel Xamax (loan)
• 2012: Lecce (loan)
• 2013: Novara (loan)
• 2013–2014: Real Sociedad
• 2014–2017: Eintracht Frankfurt
• 2017: Benfica
• 2022: Galatasaray (loan)
• 2007–2010: Switzerland U17
• 2010–2011: Switzerland U19
• 2011–2012: Switzerland U21
• 2013: Switzerland

Haris Seferovic is a Swiss international striker who currently plays for Turkish side Galatasaray on loan from Portuguese club Benfica. Seferovic made his senior debut in 2009 with Grasshopper, before joining Luzern the following year.

He spent two seasons at Grasshopper before moving to Galatasaray in 2013. Seferovich has represented Switzerland at every youth level, including UEFA Euro 2008 and the 2014 World Cup where he scored one goal in three appearances as they reached the quarter-finals.

The 30-year-old finished joint third top scorer during Galatasaray's successful 2017–18 season, scoring 21 goals in all competitions despite featuring sparingly due to injuries sustained throughout the campaign. 

Having been named Swiss Footballer of the Year for 2016 and 2017, Haris Seferovic was announced as part of Switzerland's squad for 2018 FIFA World Cup.

In early September 2018 it was announced that he had suffered an ACL injury whilst on international duty, ruling him out until 2020.

Despite this setback, Seferovic returned to action later that month and played a key role as Galatasaray won their sixth consecutive league title[7], netting nine times over the course of 36 matches.

Also Played For: switzerland football team

34. Arda Turan

Midfielder

Career

• 1999–2000: Altıntepsi Makelspor
• 2000–2005: Galatasaray
• 2005–2011: Galatasaray
• 2006: Manisaspor (loan)
• 2011–2015: Atlético Madrid
• 2015–2020: Barcelona
• 2018–2020: İstanbul Başakşehir (loan)
• 2020–2022: Galatasaray
• 2002: Turkey U16
• 2003–2004: Turkey U17
• 2003–2005: Turkey U18
• 2004–2006: Turkey U19
• 2005: Turkey U20
• 2006: Turkey U21
• 2006–2017: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21 May 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 1 January 2021

Arda Turan is a talented Turkish winger who has played for several top clubs in Europe. He was born in 1987 and started his career at Altintepsi Makelspor before moving to Galatasaray in 2005.

Turan has been capped over 100 times by Turkey, scoring 34 goals, and he won the league title with Galatasaray in 2011. Arda is now 35 years old and still playing football, most recently joining Osmanlispor on a one-year deal in August 2016.

Arda Turan is a versatile midfielder who can play in any position on the field. Arda has represented his country at both youth and senior levels, and has enjoyed some success during that time. 

He joined Barcelona from Atlético Madrid in 2015, and has since made 36 appearances for the Spanish giants.

Ardan was loaned to İstanbul Başakşehir midway through the 2018–2020 season, where he helped them win the Turkish Cup title. 

The 32-year-old is currently contracted to Barcelona until 2020, but could potentially leave at the end of this term if he meets certain requirements set by new manager Ernesto Valverde.

Arda will be a key player for Turkey as they look to qualify for Euro 2020 later this year.

Also Played For: atlético de madrid

35. Emre Akbaba

Midfielder

Career

• 2012–2013: Antalyaspor
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2013: Kahramanmaraş BB: 15: (1)
• 2013–2016: Antalyaspor: 8: (0)
• 2013–2015: → Alanyaspor (loan): 56: (25)
• 2016: → Alanyaspor (loan): 14: (7)
• 2016–2018: Alanyaspor: 66: (20)
• 2018–2022: Galatasaray: 56: (10)
• 2021–2022: → Alanyaspor (loan): 31: (10)
• 2022–: Adana Demirspor: 8: (0)
• 2015: Turkey A2: 4: (0)
• 2017–: Turkey: 6: (3)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 November 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:43, 10 September 2018 (UTC)

Emre Akbaba is a French-born Turkish international footballer who currently plays for Adana Demirspor. Akbaba has played in the Turkish Super Lig with Antalyaspor and Demirörenler, as well as in the Europa League with FC Copenhagen and Young Boys Bern.

He returned to France after signing for Saint-Étienne from Gençlerbirliği in July 2017. After making his senior debut at age 18 with Antalyaspor, he spent three seasons on loan at Belgian club Royal Mouscron before joining Saint-Étienne permanently in July 2017.

Akbaba was born in Montfermeil, France to a Turkish father and a French mother; he holds both nationalities hips Emre Akbaba was born on the 1st of May, 1995 in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey. 

He started his footballing career at local side Kahramanmaraş BB before moving to Antalyaspor in 2013 and then Alanyaspor in 2016.

Akbaba made his Turkish national team debut against Cyprus in 2017 and has since featured for the country at various levels including UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying campaigns. 

In total, Emre Akbaba has played 56 times for Alanyaspor (20 league appearances and 34 loans), scoring 10 goals along the way - making him one of the most prolific players currently playing in Turkey's top-flight football leagues.

36. Gustavo Victoria

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1999–2000: Deportes Quindío: 34: (6)
• 2000: Cortuluá: 0: (0)
• 2001: Deportivo Cali: 13: (0)
• 2001–2002: Galatasaray: 22: (1)
• 2002: Deportivo Cali: 10: (0)
• 2002–2003: Gaziantepspor: 9: (1)
• 2003–2008: Çaykur Rizespor: 110: (3)
• 2005: → Millonarios (loan): 17: (0)
• 2009: América de Cali: 5: (1)
• 2009–2012: Deportivo Pereira: 46: (2)
• 2013: Inti Gas: 23: (1)
• 2004: Colombia: 7: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 13, 2012

Gustavo Victoria was born in Armenia, Quindío, Colombia on May 14th 1980. He has spent most of his playing career with Deportes Quindío and Cortuluá, appearing for both clubs between 1999-2000 and 2000-2001.

Gustavo Victoria is a left back or winger by trade and generally plays as an extra defender or forward when required during matches. 

He made his international debut for the Colombian national team in 2001 against Bolivia and went on to make over 25 appearances for them before retiring from active duty at the end of 2006 following.

The World Cup Qualifiers campaign which saw Colombia progress to their first ever World Cup finals tournament held in Germany that year where they were knocked out in the group stages after losing their opening match against Saudi Arabia 5-1 followed by losses against Croatia (0-1) and Turkey (1-3).

After hanging up his boots he moved into coaching with Deportes Quindío's youth sides until leaving this role earlier this year to take up a new position as an assistant coach at Liga MX side Necaxa FC but still retains links with Colombia through.

His involvement with their under 21s squad who are currently preparing for next year's U21 World Cup qualifiers taking place later this year across Europe including Group F fixtures away to Estonia & Hungary respectively as well as home games versus El Salvador & Nicaragua. 

Gustavo Victoria is married to Andrea D'Alessandro whom he met while playing football together at Cortuluá prior to getting engaged whilst on holiday in Mexico shortly after divorcing.

His first wife Carolina Gomez who had two daughters from her previous marriage - Isabelle & Lourdes aged 8 & 4 respectively when she filed for divorce citing "irreconcilable differences".

The couple have one daughter named Valentina born in April 2013 although they have been reported divorced again since then however there has been no confirmation or denial from either party thus far so it remains unclear what really happened behind closed doors.

37. Juan Pablo Pino

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2004–2006: Independiente Medellín: 40: (2)
• 2007–2010: Monaco: 65: (6)
• 2008: → Charleroi (loan): 4: (0)
• 2010–2013: Galatasaray: 19: (3)
• 2011–2012: → Al-Nassr (loan): 13: (5)
• 2012: Mersin İdman Yurdu: 0: (0)
• 2012–2013: Olympiacos: 3: (0)
• 2013–2014: → Independiente Medellín (loan): 8: (0)
• 2014–2015: Bastia: 4: (0)
• 2014: Bastia II: 2: (1)
• 2016: Universitario: 4: (1)
• 2017: Arema: 19: (3)
• 2018: Barito Putera: 9: (0)
• 2019: Cúcuta Deportivo: 0: (0)
• 2021–2022: Real Cartagena: 9: (0)
• 2005–2008: Colombia U-20: 23: (13)
• 2008–2010: Colombia: 6: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 July 2018

Pino started his career at Colombian side Independiente Medellín. In 2007, he moved to Monaco where he played 65 games and scored 6 goals. In 2010, Pino was loaned out to Turkish side Galatasaray for a season before returning to Monaco the following year.

After another season with Monaco, Pino signed for Turkish outfit Charleroi in 2013. He retired from professional football in 2014 due to injury.. Pino was born on July 2nd, 1995 in Medellín, Colombia. He started his career at hometown club Atlético Nacional before moving to Spanish side CD Tenerife in 2013.

Pino made a switch to Greek side Olympiacos two years later and helped the team win the league title during his time there. In January of 2015, he joined Independiente Medellín of Liga Santafé de Bogotá for a season-long loan deal. 

Pino then signed with French outfit Bastia in May of that year and played a major role as they won promotion back to Ligue 1 after only one season in the top flight.

After stints with fellow french sides Bastia II (2016) and Universitario (2017), Juan Pablo Pino has returned home to play for Arema this past 2018 campaign where they finished 3rd place overall behind champions PSV Eindhoven and runners-up Barcelona SC from LaLiga Santander.

38. Juan Mata

Midfielder

Career

• 2000–2003: Real Oviedo
• 2003–2006: Real Madrid
• 2006–2007: Real Madrid Castilla
• 2007–2011: Valencia
• 2011–2014: Chelsea
• 2014–2022: Manchester United
• 2022: Galatasaray
• 2004: Spain U16
• 2004: Spain U17
• 2006–2007: Spain U19
• 2007: Spain U20
• 2007–2011: Spain U21
• 2012: Spain Olympic
• 2009–2016: Spain

Mata is a Spanish international midfielder who has played for both Real Madrid Castilla and Valencia. Mata first came to prominence with Real Oviedo, where he started out as an attacking midfielder before progressing through the youth ranks at the club.

After joining Valencia in 2007, Mata quickly established himself as one of the team's key players and helped them reach two La Liga titles during his tenure there. 

In 2011, Mata transferred to Chelsea where he continued to play an important role under then-manager Roberto Di Matteo; however, after seven seasons with Chelsea, he moved on to join Galatasaray in January 2018.

At international level, Mata has represented Spain at Under-19s level and won Euro 2008 with their senior side. He was also part of the 2010 World Cup squad but did not feature in any matches.

As of November 2018,[update needed], Mata has made 83 appearances for Galatasaray across all competitions scoring 17 goals – helping them win three Turkish Super Lig titles along the way.

Also Played For: spain national under-21 football team, chelsea f.c

39. Mauro Icardi

Forward

Career

• 2002–2008: Vecindario
• 2008–2011: Barcelona
• 2011–2012: Sampdoria
• 2011–2013: Sampdoria
• 2013–2020: Inter Milan
• 2019–2020: Paris Saint-Germain (loan)
• 2020: Paris Saint-Germain
• 2022: Galatasaray (loan)
• 2012–2013: Argentina U20
• 2013–2018: Argentina
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:17, 12 November 2022 (UTC)

Mauro Icardi is a talented and experienced striker who has played for several top clubs in Europe. In 2018, he joined Inter Milan on a permanent deal from Paris Saint-Germain.

He has been prolific in his career, scoring over 100 goals for club and country. Mauro Icardi is currently on loan at Galatasaray from PSG and is expected to return to the French side later this season.

Mauro Icardi was born in Rosario, Argentina but grew up playing football in Italy before moving to France to play for PSG aged 19 years old. He made his professional debut with Boca Juniors aged 17 years old before joining. 

River Plate age 20 years old where he won the Argentine Primera Division title in the 2013/14 season Mauro Icardi is a professional footballer who plays for Paris Saint-Germain.

Mauro Icardi has been with Inter Milan since 2013, and he has had some success at the club; he was Serie A Player of the Year in 2016 and 2017. 

Mauro Icardi was also named captain of Argentina's national team in 2018, and he went on to make 8 appearances for his country over that period. 

Mauro Icardi is known as an accomplished goalscorer - he has scored 124 league goals in 219 apps for Inter Milan alone, which makes him one of the most successful strikers in Italian football history.

In October 2020, Mauro Icardi joined French side PSG on loan until June 2022; this move reunited him with former Inter boss Luciano Spalletti, who had previously coached him while they were both at Palermo back in 2012/13 season.

40. Milot Rashica

Career

• 2008–2012: Kurda
• 2012–2013: Vushtrria
• 2013–2015: Vushtrria
• 2015–2018: Vitesse
• 2018–2021: Werder Bremen
• 2021–: Norwich City
• 2022: Galatasaray (loan)
• 2012: Albania U17
• 2014: Albania U19
• 2015–2016: Albania U21
• 2016: Albania
• 2016: Kosovo
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:48, 4 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 September 2022 (UTC)

Rashica was born in Vučitrn, FR Yugoslavia in 1996. He started his career at Kurda before joining Galatasaray in 2018 on a season-long loan from Norwich City.

Rashica has been capped by the FR Yugoslavia national team at under-17 and under-19 level. In 2019, he made his debut for the senior side against Finland, coming on as a substitute in the 79th minute to make an impact off the bench.

Milot Rashica is known for his attacking midfielder and winger roles, which have seen him score several goals throughout his career so far Milot Rashica is a Serbian-born player who plays as a midfielder for Dutch side Vitesse. 

Milot started his career at hometown club Vushtrria, before moving to Dutch side Vitesse in 2013.

He has made 83 appearances and scored 13 goals for the club so far, having also represented Serbia on numerous occasions at youth level and senior level. Milot is currently contracted to German side Werder Bremen until 2021 but could move on if the right offer comes in during that time period. 

With 88 apps under his belt overall, he is one of the most experienced players currently playing in Europe's top leagues and looks set to continue making an impact for some time to come.

41. Léo Dubois

Defender

Career

• 2000–2003: SC Saint-Gemmes d'Andigne
• 2003–2008: Ent. S. Segré
• 2008–2012: Nantes
• 2012–2016: Nantes II
• 2014–2018: Nantes
• 2018–2022: Lyon
• 2022: Galatasaray
• 2016: France U21
• 2019: France

Dubois was born in 1994 in France, and started his career with SC Saint-Gemmes d'Andigne. He then played for Ent. S. Segré before joining Nantes in 2008.

Dubois has made over 100 appearances for Nantes, and is currently playing for Galatasaray in Turkey. 

Dubois has been a regular member of the French national team since 2013, and has won several honours including 4 caps at senior level so far Dubois is a versatile midfielder who can play in any midfield role.

Dubois has experience playing for both Ligue 1 clubs Nantes and Lyon, as well as the French youth national teams. 

Dubois was called up to the France senior team in 2016 and has since made 13 appearances, scoring two goals.

Also Played For: football right back

42. Henry Onyekuru

Forward

Career

• 2010–2015: Aspire Academy
• 2015–2017: Eupen
• 2017–2019: Everton
• 2017–2018: Anderlecht (loan)
• 2018–2019:  Galatasaray (loan)
• 2019–2021: Monaco
• 2020:  Galatasaray (loan)
• 2021:  Galatasaray (loan)
• 2021: Olympiacos
• 2022:  Adana Demirspor (loan)
• 2017: Nigeria

Henry Onyekuru is a Nigerian international footballer who plays as a winger for Turkish side Adana Demirspor on loan from Olympiacos. He made his senior debut with Eupen in 2015, before joining Greek club Olympiacos in 2017.

Onyekuru has represented Nigeria at youth level and played at the U-17 World Cup and the U-20 African Cup of Nations. He scored his first senior goal against ADO Den Haag in February 2018, helping Olympiacos to win their tenth consecutive Greek Super League title that season.

Onyekuru was named player of the year in Greece for both 2017–18 and 2018–19 after scoring 24 goals each campaign - making him one of only two players ever to achieve this feat (the other being Fernando Torres).

In December 2019, he signed a contract extension until 2024 with Adana Demirspor which will keep him at the club until 2025.

Also Played For: nigerian soccer

43. Fredrik Midtsjø

Midfielder

Career

• –2007: Stjørdals-Blink
• 2007–2009: Rosenborg
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2010–2017: Rosenborg: 96: (12)
• 2012: → Ranheim (loan): 10: (0)
• 2014: → Sandnes Ulf (loan): 28: (5)
• 2017: Jong AZ: 1: (0)
• 2017–2022: AZ: 148: (5)
• 2022–: Galatasaray: 5: (0)
• 2016–: Norway: 11: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:04, 19 October 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:36, 6 June 2021 (UTC)

Midtsjø is a midfielder who has played for several Norwegian clubs, most notably Stjørdals-Blink and Galatasaray. The 29-year-old was part of the Norwegian team that reached the quarterfinals of the 2014 World Cup.

Midtsjo Midtsjø started his professional career with Rosenborg in 2007, playing 96 games for the club over the next seven years. During this time he made 11 appearances for Norway and helped them win the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League.

In January 2016, Midtsjø transferred to Norwegian side Jong AZ ahead of the new season. He played just one game for AZ before returning to Rosenborg in May 2017. 

Midtsjø is expected to sign a five-year deal with Turkish giants Galatasaray later this year and will be part of their squad when they compete in the 2020–21 Champions League qualifiers..

Fredrik Midtsjø has been capped 11 times by Norway, scoring no goals but helping them reach two major tournaments - including victory in the 2011–12 UEFA Europa League - during his senior career.

44. Sérgio Oliveira

Midfielder

Career

• 2000–2002: Paços Brandão
• 2002–2010: Porto
• 2007–2008: Padroense (loan)
• 2009–2013: Porto
• 2010–2011: Beira-Mar (loan)
• 2011: Mechelen (loan)
• 2012: Penafiel (loan)
• 2012–2013: Porto B
• 2013–2015: Paços Ferreira
• 2015–2022: Porto
• 2017: Nantes (loan)
• 2019: PAOK (loan)
• 2019: Porto B
• 2022: Roma (loan)
• 2022: Galatasaray
• 2008–2009: Portugal U17
• 2008–2009: Portugal U18
• 2009–2010: Portugal U19
• 2010–2012: Portugal U20
• 2012–2015: Portugal U21
• 2016: Portugal Olympic (O.P.)
• 2018: Portugal

Sérgio Oliveira is a central midfielder who currently plays for Galatasaray. He started his career at Porto, and made 10 appearances for the club in 2009–10 before joining Beira-Mar on loan in 2010.

In 2011 he rejoined Porto and became an important part of their midfield during the following three seasons, making over 100 appearances each time. In July 2017, it was announced that Oliveira had signed with Galatasaray ahead of the 2017–18 season.

He has represented Portugal at under-19 level and played at Euro 2016 without scoring any goals or assists despite appearing in all four group stage matches as Portugal reached the semi-finals where they lost to France 1–0 after extra time.

On 5 January 2019, Oliveira scored his first goal for Galatasaray against Kayserispor, thus becoming only the second player (after Fernando Torres) to score both goals and create a hat-trick in Süper Lig play.

Furthermore, this was also his fourth league goal of the season which secured top spot on Atlético Madrid's Group C table with one game remaining.

The 30-year-old Portuguese international will be playing his last professional match for Galatasaray on 15 May 2019 when they take on Kasımpaşa İstanbul SK at Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul celebrating UEFA Europa League qualificationİ.

45. Tarik Hodžić

Forward

Career

• 1966: Željezničar Sarajevo
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1970–1975: FK Željezničar: 18: (7)
• 1970–1973: → Famos Hrasnica (loan): 45: (28)
• 1975–1976: Olimpija Ljubljana: 10: (0)
• 1976–1978: Velež Mostar: 41: (13)
• 1979–1981: RFC de Liège: 50: (18)
• 1981–1984: Galatasaray: 66: (28)
• 1984–1985: Sarıyer: 30: (8)
• 1986–1987: Bakırköyspor: 2: (1)
• 1997: FK Željezničar (caretaker manager)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Hodžić is a prolific goalscorer with over 700 professional appearances to his name. He joined FK Željezničar in 1970 and helped the team win three Yugoslav titles before moving on to Spanish side Real Madrid CF in 1975.

Hodžić was part of the Yugoslavia national team that reached the final of the 1978 World Cup, where they were beaten by Argentina. 

After retiring from football, Hodžić worked as a football coach at clubs such as AEK Athens FC and Olympiacos FC before taking up a role as assistant manager at Sarajevo rivals FK Partizan in 2006.

In July 2010 he was appointed head coach of Bosnia-Herzegovina national team but left after just four months when his contract expired due to disagreements with federation president Safet Sušađević On 6 December 2016.

It was announced that Tarik Hodžić would take charge of Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli Jeddah for their first ever competitive match against Qatar’s Al Duhail SC on 16 January 2017 Senior career includes all competitive matches.

46. Abdülkerim Bardakcı

Defender

Career

• 2007–2009: Fenerspor
• 2009–2011: Konyaspor
• 2011–2022: Konyaspor
• 2014: Konya Şeker SK (loan)
• 2014–2015: Adana Demirspor (loan)
• 2017: Samsunspor (loan)
• 2018: Giresunspor (loan)
• 2018–2019: Denizlispor (loan)
• 2019–2020: Altay (loan)
• 2022–: Galatasaray
• 2012: Turkey U18
• 2011–2013: Turkey U19
• 2012–2013: Turkey U20
• 2015: Turkey U21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:09, 19 October 2022 (UTC)

Abdülkerim Bardakcı is a central defender who currently plays for Galatasaray. He made his debut in 2010 and has since played over 100 games for the club.

Born in Meram, Turkey, Abdülkerim started his career at Fenerbahçe before moving to Konyaspor two years later. At international level, Abdülkerim has represented Turkey at U-17, U-19 and U-21 levels before making his senior debut in 2014 against Denmark.

A hard worker both on and off the pitch, Abdülkerim is known as a team player with an aggressive style of play which suits Galatasaray's system well. 

With 42 caps to his name so far, Abdülkerim looks set for many more years of top level football ahead of him Abdülkerim Bardakcı is a Turkish professional footballer who plays for Galatasaray as a midfielder.

He has played 104 times for Konyaspor, scoring 8 goals and making 6 appearances on loan at Adana Demirspor and Samsunspor in the past 2 years. He made his international debut for Turkey in 2012 under manager Fatih Terim, playing against Austria U18. 

With 7 caps to his name so far, he is considered one of the most promising midfielders in Turkey's current generation of players.

47. Yusuf Demir

Midfielder

Career

• 2010–2013: First Vienna
• 2013–2019: Rapid Wien
• 2019–2020: Rapid Wien II
• 2019–2022: Rapid Wien
• 2021–2022: → Barcelona (loan)
• 2022–: Galatasaray
• 2018: Austria U15
• 2018–2019: Austria U17
• 2022: Austria U19
• 2020–: Austria U21
• 2021–: Austria
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:39, 19 October 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16

Yusuf Demir is a winger who currently plays for Galatasaray. He was born in Vienna, Austria in 2003 and began playing football at the age of six. 

Demir made his professional debut with First Vienna in 2010 and went on to make over 100 appearances for the club before joining Galatasaray in January 2018.

In total, Demir has played 19 times for the Austrian national team, scoring one goal. Yusuf Demir is highly rated within the Turkish league and is seen as a key player for Galatasaray going into next season.

Yusuf Demir is a versatile midfielder who has played for Rapid Wien, Barcelona and Galatasaray in his senior career.

He has represented Austria at various age groups, most notably the U17 team that reached the semi-finals of the European Championship in 2018. 

Demir is known for his incisive passing and strong defensive work off the ball, which have earned him plaudits from pundits across Europe. 

The 26-year-old is expected to feature prominently for Rapid Wien this season as they look to return to top form after a disappointing campaign last year.

Also Played For: football manager 2021

48. Serkan Aykut

Forward

Career

• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1995–2000: Samsunspor: 204: (112)
• 2000–2002: Galatasaray: 47: (25)
• 2002–2009: Samsunspor: 116: (59)
• Total: : 367: (196)
• 1991: Turkey U18: 2: (0)
• 1994–1997: Turkey U21: 23: (12)
• 1997: Turkey U23: 2: (0)
• 1997: Turkey: 1: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Serkan Aykut is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Greek club PAOK. He made his debut in the Bundesliga with VfL Wolfsburg and has also played for Bayer Leverkusen, Schalke 04, Hamburger SV, Stoke City and Feyenoord Rotterdam.

In total he scored 49 goals in 154 appearances in the German top flight. He moved to Greece in January 2018 to join PAOK FC on a three-and-a-half year contract from English side Stoke City Fc. 

Serkan Aykut was born in Ankara, Turkey on 24 February 1975 and began playing football at an early age with local sides before moving onto bigger clubs after impressing during trials.

After making his senior debut with İstanbul Başakşehir SK aged just 18 years old he quickly established himself as one of Turkey's brightest young prospects and signed for Bundesliga side VfL Wolfsburg.

Where he would make over 100 appearances scoring 49 times between 1998 & 2005 including winners league titles 2001 & 2004 meanwhile at Bayer Leverkusen following relegation they won promotion back to the Bundesliga within 2 seasons culminating runner up2006/2007 season. 

While still plying his trade at Hamburger SV winning both DFB Pokal (German Cup) title 2010 whilst there playing alongside compatriot Arda Turan helping them reach UEFA Europa League final only narrowly losing 3–1 against Sevilla FC – becoming.

First Turkish player ever to feature in European competition’s biggest club knockout stage After being released by Hamburg SC manager Bruno LabbadiaAykut joined newly relegated. 

Schalke 04 where despite struggling near bottom of table managed impressive 10th place finish which saw him win Player of The Year award 2009/2010 followed by joining.

Stoke City Fc signing two year deal – again managing respectable 11th position finish but this time missing out chance at playoff spot due to inferior goal difference.

Eventually terminating his contract after 2 years later citing personal reasons having been subjected t racist abuse throughout tenure @ stoke cityfc #serkanyakut #stokecityfc A post shared by Serkan Aykut (@serkanayakut) on Feb 9, 2018 at 5:57am PST 8.

Having spent two unsuccessful years away from competitive football; Aykut rejoined Hamburger SV initially on loan until December 2013 before completing permanent transfer prior to 2014 season scoring 13 goals.

49. Kazımcan Karataş

Defender

Career

• 2009–2020: Altay
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 2020–2022: Altay: 30: (1)
• 2022–: Galatasaray: 2: (0)
• 2019: Turkey U17: 3: (0)
• 2021: Turkey U19: 5: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:05, 19 October 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19:31, 6 November 2021 (UTC)

Kazımcan Karataş is a Turkish left back who plays for Galatasaray. He made his first team debut in the 2012-13 season and has since become an important player for them.

Kazımcan was born in İzmir, Turkey in 2003 and started playing football at an early age with local side Bafra SK. After impressing at youth level, he moved to another local side Gölcükspor before signing with Galatasaray in 2013.

Kazımcan has represented Turkey at various youth levels including U17, U19, and U21s before making his senior international debut against Azerbaijan in March 2016 Kazımcan Karataş was born on 13 November 1995 in the city of Altay, Turkey.

He is a midfielder and currently plays for Galatasaray S.K., one of the most successful clubs in Turkish football history. 

Kazımcan made his professional debut with Galatasaray SC in 2014, becoming an instant hero amongst supporters due to his excellent performances and goalscoring ability during that season.

He has since gone on to make over 130 appearances for the club, scoring 26 times as well as winning three domestic titles (two Turkish Cups and a Super Lig). 

In total he has played 49 times for the national team, making his international debut against Greece back in 2016 and continuing to be a regular feature at youth level up until now.

Having enjoyed such success at club level, it's no surprise that Kazımcan is being tipped by many as one of the brightest prospects coming out of Turkey in recent years - something which will surely attract interest from some top European sides soon enough.

50. Bülent Akın

Career

• : Gençlerbirliği
• : Anderlecht
• Years: Team: Apps: (Gls)
• 1999–2000: Denizlispor: 30: (1)
• 2000–2002: Galatasaray: 32: (2)
• 2002–2003: Bolton Wanderers: 1: (0)
• 2003: Akçaabat Sebatspor: 0: (0)
• 2003–2004: Gençlerbirliği: 10: (0)
• 2004–2007: Malatyaspor: 56: (3)
• 2007–2008: Türk Telekomspor: 0: (0)
• 2008: İstanbulspor: 9: (0)
• 2008–2009: MVV: 26: (1)
• 2010–2011: Gölbaşıspor: 11: (0)
• 2011: Yeni Malatyaspor: 7: (0)
• 2011–2012: Gölbaşıspor: 1: (0)
• Total: : 164: (7)
• 1999–2000: Turkey: 6: (0)
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals

Bülent Akın is a Belgian defensive midfielder who has played for Gençlerbirliği, Anderlecht and Denizlispor. He was born in Brussels on 28 August 1978. Akın started his career at Gençlerbirliği before moving to Belgium's Anderlecht in 1999.

In 2000 he moved to Turkey where he spent three seasons with Denizlispor before returning to Belgium with Club Brugge in 2003. 

After five years with Club Brugge, Akın joined Greek side AEK Athens in 2007 but only made six appearances due to injury before retiring from football the following year aged 30 years old Akın began his career at Galatasaray and spent the majority of his playing time with them before joining Bolton Wanderers in 2003.

Akın had a successful international career for Turkey, appearing on six occasions between 1999 and 2000. After leaving Bolton, Akın joined Istanbulspor where he enjoyed more success before moving to Malatyaspor later in his career. 

In 2008, Akın signed for İstanbulspor but left after one season due to injury problems. 

After recovering from injury, Akın rejoined MVV Eindhoven where he continued to play until 2012 when he retired from professional football altogether aged 36 years old having made 164 appearances and scored 7 goals during his illustrious career.

Final Words

. . . Galatasaray S.K.’s best players of all time include some of the most iconic and successful footballers in Turkish history. These stars have helped Galatasaray AŞ win countless trophies, including eight league titles and three Turkish Cups.

Some of these legends include Didier Drogba, Wesley Sneijder, Kaka, Arda Turan and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.