51 Super Lig Best Players of All Time

The Turkish Super Lig is one of Europe’s most exciting football leagues, featuring some of the most exciting players and teams from all over the continent.

With a fast-paced and attacking style of football, the Super Lig has become a favourite for fans, who are drawn to the high energy and thrilling matches.

With a long and illustrious history, the Super Lig has produced some of the most iconic and memorable players and teams in the world, and continues to be one of the most exciting leagues to watch.

1. Mesut Özil

Midfielder

Career

• 1995–1998: Westfalia 04 Gelsenkirchen
• 1998–1999: Teutonia Schalke-Nord
• 1999–2000: Falke Gelsenkirchen
• 2000–2005: Rot-Weiss Essen
• 2005–2006: Schalke 
• 2005: Schalke 
• 2006–2008: Schalke 
• 2008–2010: Werder Bremen
• 2010–2013: Real Madrid
• 2013–2021: Arsenal
• 2021–2022: Fenerbahçe
• 2022 İstanbul Başakşehir
• 2006–2007: Germany U19
• 2007–2009: Germany U21
• 2009–2018: Germany

Mesut Özil is a German footballer who plays for the Turkish club Istanbul Başakşehir as an attacking midfielder. He has previously played for Schalke 04, Rot-Weiss Essen and Schalke 04 again.

October 15, 1988, in Gelsenkirchen, West Germany to father Mustafa and mother Emine. At the age of five, he began playing football with local team Westfalia 04 Gelsenkirchen before moving on to play for Teutonia Schalke-Nord from 1998–1999 onwards.

In 2000, he joined Rot-Weiss Essen where he made over 200 appearances across all competitions before signing for Bundesliga side Schalke 04 in 2005 which would be his final season at a senior level prior to joining Turkish club İstanbul Başakşehir in 2019 as a free agent.

Germany at the youth level but did not make any appearances during his time with the under-21s or full national side until 2011 when he came on as a substitute against England and scored one goal within 10 minutes of coming onto the pitch.

It wasn’t long after that performance that Özil captured international attention when he started scoring goals regularly even starting up front instead of being used more defensively due to his impressive display.

His most successful year thus far came in 2018 when he won both the FIFA World Cup Best Player Award[4] and UEFA Europa League Golden Boot award,[5] becoming only the second player (after Lionel Messi) ever to win both awards.

Aside from winning accolades domestically, Özil also became known for performing impressively despite often facing criticism from sections of English media due to a perceived lack of effort. 

Despite having several offers from top European clubs including Barcelona, Manchester United[13], Juventus Real Madrid Arsenal Chelsea Liverpool, etc.

It was decided by Mesut Ozil himself that he wanted to move back home and join former manager Arsene Wenger at newly appointed Premier League outfit Arsenal FC ahead of their 2017/2018 campaign. 

The Gunners went undefeated throughout this inaugural season picking up silverware along the way such as FA Cup, Community Shield & EFL Cup.

Also Played For: real madrid, fc schalke 04

2. Nicolò Zaniolo

Career

• 2008–2010: Genoa
• 2010–2016: Fiorentina
• 2016–2017: Virtus Entella
• 2017–2018: Inter Milan
• 2016–2017: Virtus Entella
• 2017–2018: Inter Milan
• 2018: Roma
• 2016–2017: Italy U18
• 2017–2018: Italy U19
• 2018–2019: Italy U21
• 2019: Italy
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:35, 4 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 November 2022

Zaniolo is an attacking midfielder for Roma. He made his professional debut in Serie A for Fiorentina in 2016. Zaniolo was born on July 2nd, 1999 in Massa, Italy.

Zaniolo started his career at Genoa before moving to Fiorentina two years later. Zaniolo has represented Italy at the youth level and won the U-19 European Championship with them in 2017.

In 2018 he was named part of Cesare Prandelli's final 23-man Italian squad for the World Cup in Russia but did not make an appearance due to injury.

[2] For club side Roma, Zaniolo has scored five goals and provided six assists across all competitions this season so far.

Nicolò Zaniolo is a versatile attacking midfielder who has played for several top Italian clubs. He was born on 21 January 1996 in Naples, Italy. 

Zaniolo started his career at his hometown club Virtus Entella before moving to Inter Milan in 2017 where he became a regular starter under manager Luciano Spalletti.

After impressing with Inter, Zaniolo signed for Roma ahead of the 2018-19 season and has since been one of their most important players across all competitions. 

Nicolò is also capped by Italy at the youth level and made his debut against Sweden back in 2016 aged just 18 years old. 

As well as playing football, Nicolò is also known for being an excellent basketball player and represented his country at the U16 level before taking it up again at U18s the following year.

With contract negotiations currently ongoing, there’s no doubt that Nicolò will continue to play football professionally for some time yet – we can only hope he continues to develop into one of the world’s best midfielders.

Also Played For: serie a, italy national football team

3. Dele Alli

Midfielder

Career

• 2007–2011: Milton Keynes Dons
• 2011–2015: Milton Keynes Dons
• 2015–2022: Tottenham Hotspur
• 2015: Milton Keynes Dons (loan)
• 2022: Everton
• 2022: Beşiktaş (loan)
• 2012–2013: England U17
• 2014: England U18
• 2014: England U19
• 2015: England U21
• 2015–2019: England

Dele Alli is a 26-year-old English attacking midfielder who currently plays for Beşiktaş on loan from Everton. Dele Alli made his professional debut with Milton Keynes Dons in 2011 and went on to make 62 appearances for the club over two seasons.

After impressing at youth level with City Colts, Dele Alli signed for Tottenham Hotspur in January 2015 and has since made over 150 Premier League appearances, scoring 27 goals. 

Dele Alli is a talented young English footballer who has impressed for Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League and UEFA Nations League.

Dele Alli was born on 8 January 1995, in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England. Dele Alli began his professional career at MK Dons before joining Tottenham Hotspur in 2015. 

He made his debut for Spurs during the 2014–15 season and has since established himself as one of the club's key players. 

Dele Alli has represented England at youth level and played twice for the U21 side, including an appearance at UEFA Euro 2017 where they reached the semi-finals.

In 2018 he won both The PFA Young Player of the Year award and the qFootball Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award - making him only the third player ever to win both awards. 

Dele Alli is contracted to Spurs until 2020 and is expected to continue playing football well into his thirties.

Also Played For: spurs premier league, tottenham

4. 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.

Also Played For: psg, argentina national football team

5. Arthur Masuaku

Defender

Career

• 2001–2003: Lille OM.S. Fives
• 2003–2008: RC Lens
• 2008–2013: Valenciennes
• 2013–2014: Valenciennes
• 2014–2016: Olympiacos
• 2016: West Ham United
• 2022: Beşiktaş (loan)
• 2011: France U18
• 2011: France U19
• 2018: DR Congo
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:57, 7 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

Arthur Masuaku is a French left-back who joined West Ham United in the summer of 2018. He made his debut for Lille OM.S. Fives aged just 15 and went on to make over 100 appearances in five seasons with the club before joining West Ham United on loan in August 2018.

Masuaku has represented France at the youth level, making 11 appearances including three internationals during 2014–2018. Beşiktaş are currently his team when he isn't playing for West Ham United. 

But he is also eligible to play for Ivory Coast through his parents' heritage as that country is one of Les Elephants' African Cup of Nations qualifying fixtures this year (he did not feature in their opening Group C game against Cameroon).

Arthur Masuaku enjoys spending time outdoors swimming and cycling and also supports Manchester City.

Also Played For: west ham united f.c.

6. 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".

Also Played For: conmebol, uruguay national football team

7. 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.

8. Maximiliano Gómez González

Forward

Career

• 2013–2015: Defensor Sporting
• 2015–2017: Defensor Sporting
• 2017–2019: Celta
• 2019–2022: Valencia
• 2022: Trabzonspor
• 2017: Uruguay
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 5 January 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2 December 2022

Maxi Gómez is a 26-year old Uruguayan striker who currently plays for Turkish side Trabzonspor. Gómez made his professional debut with River Plate in 2015 and was part of the squad that won the Copa Libertadores in 2016.

In 2018, he joined Valencia on a season long loan deal but struggled to make an impact at La Liga side Valencia, scoring just one goal in 18 appearances. 

On 30 January 2020, it was announced that Gómez had completed a move to Trabzonspor from Valencia for an undisclosed fee believed to be around €5 million (£4m).

Maxi has represented Uruguay at U20 level as well as making three appearances for the full national team.

[1] Known as "El Toro" (The Bull),[4] Maxi is regarded as one of Uruguay's most promising young strikers and is tipped to have a successful career ahead of him.

9. Diego Rossi

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. Marek Hamšík

Midfielder

Career

• 2001–2002: Jupie Podlavice
• 2002–2004: Slovan Bratislava
• 2002–2004: Slovan Bratislava
• 2004–2007: Brescia
• 2007–2019: Napoli
• 2019–2021: Dalian Professional
• 2021: IFK Göteborg
• 2021: Trabzonspor
• 2003–2004: Slovakia U17
• 2005–2006: Slovakia U19
• 2006–2007: Slovakia U21
• 2007–2022: Slovakia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 23:24, 5 January 2023 (UTC)

Hamšík started his career at Jupie Podlavice in the Czech Republic. He joined Napoli in 2016 and has since become a key part of their midfield. Hamšík is known for his hard work on the pitch, as well as his ability to score goals from set-pieces.

His contract with Trabzonspor expires in 2021 and there are rumours that he could be leaving Turin soon. Hamšík would be an excellent signing for any club looking to strengthen their midfield options, and will no doubt continue to improve over the next few years. 

Marek Hamšík is a Slovak professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Serie A club Napoli and the Slovakia national team.

Hamšík began his career at Slovan Bratislava, before moving to Italian side Brescia in 2004. He then joined Napoli in 2007 where he has since made over 100 appearances and won two league titles. In 2019, Hamšík moved to the newly-promoted. 

Turkish club Dalian Professional after leaving Napoli. He will be looking to help them avoid relegation this season. 

Hamšík represented Slovakia at youth level, making six appearances between 2002 and 2004 inclusive before earning his first senior call up in 2006 for the U21s.

After winning back-to-back league titles with Napoli in 2018 and 2019, Hamšík was named Serie A Player of the Year both years by Italy's La Gazzetta dello. 

Sport newspaper, becoming only the second player (after Paolo Maldini) to win consecutive awards whilst playing for different clubs in Italy’s top division. 

Hamšiik has been capped 136 times by Slovakia since debuting against Hungary U17 in 2003.

Also Played For: slovakia, s.s.c. napoli

11. 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.

Also Played For: psv, belgium national football team

12. Sérgio Oliveira

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.

Also Played For: fc porto

13. 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, galatasaray s.k

14. 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

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. 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

18. 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.

19. 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, fenerbahçe s.k

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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

23. 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.

24. 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

25. 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.

26. 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

27. 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

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. 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).

31. Edin Višća

Trabzonspor

Career

• 2005–2007: Budućnost Banovići
• 2007–2009: Budućnost Banovići
• 2009–2011: Željezničar
• 2011–2022: İstanbul Başakşehir
• 2022: Trabzonspor
• 2007–2009: Bosnia and Herzegovina U19
• 2010–2012: Bosnia and Herzegovina U21
• 2010–2020: Bosnia and Herzegovina
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 December 2022

Edin Višća is a Serbian-born Turkish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Trabzonspor. He began his career with İstanbul Başakşehir, making over 100 appearances before joining Trabzonspor in 2014.

Višća has won two Süper Lig titles and one Turkish Cup with the club, and was also part of the team that reached the UEFA Europa League semi-finals in 2017–18. 

A quick, mobile player capable of playing on either flank or up front, Višća is commonly described as an advanced playmaker.

He represented Serbia at under-17 level,[1] and made his senior debut in 2009. Edin Višća is a Bosnian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Turkish club Trabzonspor.

He started his career at hometown side Budućnost Banovići before moving to Serbia's Željezničar in 2009. Višća made his international debut for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2007, and has since gone on to make 55 appearances and score 10 goals for the national team. 

In December 2022 he announced his retirement from professional football after 22 years playing professionally.

Also Played For: bosnia and herzegovina

32. Adnan Januzaj

Forward

Career

• 2001–2005: FC Brussels
• 2005–2011: Anderlecht
• 2011–2013: Manchester United
• 2013–2017: Manchester United
• 2015–2016: Borussia Dortmund (loan)
• 2016–2017: Sunderland (loan)
• 2017–2022: Real Sociedad
• 2022: Sevilla
• 2023: İstanbul Başakşehir (loan)
• 2014: Belgium

Adnan Januzaj is a Belgian-born winger who currently plays for İstanbul Başakşehir on loan from Sevilla. Januzaj began his career at FC Brussels before moving to Anderlecht in 2011.

He joined Manchester United the following year, making 79 appearances and scoring 16 goals. Januzaj was loaned to İstanbul Başakşehir in January 2019. He made his debut for the club on 10 January in a 3-1 loss to Trabzonspor.

Januzaj has represented Belgium at youth level and was a part of the team that won the U21 European Championship in 2013. 

Januzaj is a fast and skillful winger who is known for his speed, dribbling and passing. Januzaj is a versatile player who can play both as a winger and as a forward.

Januzaj is a hard-working player who is willing to try new things on the pitch. Januzaj is known for his creativity and passing ability, as well as his dribbling skills. Januzaj is expected to play a major role for İstanbul Başakşehir in the 2019–20 season.

Also Played For: real sociedad

33. Nathan Redmond

Midfielder

Career

• 2002–2010: Birmingham City
• 2010–2013: Birmingham City
• 2013–2016: Norwich City
• 2016–2022: Southampton
• 2022–: Beşiktaş
• 2009–2010: England U16
• 2010–2011: England U17
• 2011: England U18
• 2012–2013: England U19
• 2014: England U20
• 2013–2017: England U21
• 2017: England
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:30, 31 January 2023 (UTC)

Nathan Redmond is a winger/forward who currently plays for Beşiktaş. Redmond started his career at Birmingham City before moving on to Southampton in 2017.

Redmond is a prodigious talent and has already scored 23 goals in his career. Redmond is a hard-working player who is always looking for opportunities to score.

Redmond is a tenacious player who is not afraid to get into battles on the pitch. Redmond is a fast player who is capable of scoring from a variety of distances.

Redmond is a creative player who is capable of creating chances for his teammates. Redmond is a versatile player who is able to play in a number of positions on the pitch.

Redmond is an important player for Beşiktaş, who are currently in the Europa League. Nathan Redmond is a versatile attacking midfielder who has played for a number of Premier League clubs, most notably Norwich City and Southampton.

Redmond has also represented England at various youth levels, and made his senior international debut in 2017. His quick feet and powerful dribbling ability make him a threat in the attacking third, and he is also capable of providing assists.

Redmond is a hard worker who is always looking to improve his game, and he is expected to be a key player for Southampton in the future. He is already a top scorer in the Premier League, and is poised to become a top player in the international arena as well.

Redmond is a natural leader who is always willing to put in the work on the training ground, and he is a popular member of the locker room. He is a versatile player who can play in a number of positions, and he is always looking to contribute to the team.

Also Played For: birmingham city

34. Yusuf Yazıcı

Midfielder

Career

• 2008–2016: Trabzonspor
• 2015–2019: Trabzonspor
• 2019: Lille
• 2022: CSKA Moscow (loan)
• 2022: Trabzonspor (loan)
• 2016: Turkey U19
• 2016–2017: Turkey U21
• 2017: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:35, 11 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

Yusuf Yazıcı is a 26-year-old attacking midfielder who currently plays for Trabzonspor on loan from Lille. Yazıcı started his career with local side Trabzon before moving to French side Lille in 2015.

Yazıcı made his Turkish national team debut in 2018 and has since featured in a number of games. Yazıcı is known for his attacking midfield play and is a key player for Trabzonspor this season. Yazıcı is a fast and skillful player who is capable of creating chances for his team.

Yazıcı is expected to return to Lille in the near future. Yazıcı is a talented player and is expected to continue developing his career in the coming years. 

Yazıcı is a promising young player who has the potential to become a top-level player. Yazıcı is a talented midfielder who is expected to have a bright future in the football world.

Also Played For: losc lille

35. Jean-Philippe Gbamin

Ivory Coast national football team

Career

• 2005–2006: US Saint-Quentin Blessy
• 2006–2007: Aire-sur-la-Lys
• 2007–2012: Lens
• 2012–2015: Lens B
• 2013–2016: Lens
• 2016–2019: Mainz 05
• 2019: Everton
• 2022: CSKA Moscow (loan)
• 2022: Trabzonspor (loan)
• 2012–2013: France U18
• 2013: France U19
• 2015–2016: France U20
• 2014–2016: France U21
• 2017: Ivory Coast
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:49, 28 December 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20

Gbamin joined Everton from Lens in a £4.5 million deal in July 2017. He made his Premier League debut for Everton in a 2–1 loss to Manchester United on 18 October 2017.

Gbamin joined Trabzonspor on loan in January 2018. He scored his first goal for Trabzonspor in a 3–1 victory over Sivasspor on 20 January 2018. Gbamin was named in the France squad for the 2018 World Cup but did not make an appearance.

He was sent off in a 5–1 win over Akhisar Belediyespor on 2 September 2018. He was named in the France squad for the UEFA Nations League but did not make an appearance. 

Gbamin has been loaned to Trabzonspor until the end of the season. Gbamin has been praised for his defensive abilities and is seen as a key player for Trabzonspor.

Jean-Philippe Gbamin is a versatile defender who has played for Lens, Mainz 05 and Everton. Gbamin is known for his strong defensive play and his ability to read the game. 

He made his international debut for the Ivory Coast in 2017. Gbamin is a likely starter for Russia at the World Cup this year. Gbamin is a product of the Monaco youth system.

Also Played For: ivory coast

36. Jonas Svensson

Defender

Career

• 2008: Verdal
• 2008–2009: Levanger
• 2009–2017: Rosenborg
• 2017–2021: AZ
• 2021: Adana Demirspor
• 2008: Norway U15
• 2009: Norway U16
• 2010: Norway U17
• 2011: Norway U18
• 2012: Norway U19
• 2012: Norway U21
• 2013–2015: Norway U23
• 2015: Norway
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 4 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 2 June 2021

Jonas Svensson was born in Verdal, Norway in 1993. Jonas started his career at Verdal in 2008 before joining Adana Demirspor in 2013. Jonas has played in 23 games for Adana Demirspor so far this season.

He has made 2 assists. Jonas is a right-back and is considered one of the team's key players. Jonas is a fast and strong defender who is known for his hard work. Jonas is still relatively young and has a lot of potential to develop.

Jonas is a passionate footballer who is always looking to give his best performance. Jonas is a team player who is always willing to help out his teammates. Jonas is a regular member of the Norway Under-21 team and has also played for the Norway Under-19 team.

Jonas Svensson is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays for Adana Demirspor in the Turkish Süper Lig. Svensson started his career with Levanger in the Norwegian Premier League before moving to Rosenborg in 2017. 

He has represented Norway at youth international level, and was a part of the Norwegian team that reached the semifinals of the 2017 World Cup.

Svensson is a hard-working midfielder who is known for his accurate passing. He is contracted to Adana Demirspor until 2021. In his spare time, Svensson enjoys playing video games. 

He has been an important part of Rosenborg's recent success, helping the club win the Norwegian Premier League and the Norwegian Cup in the past two seasons. Svensson is a calm and composed player who is always looking to make a positive impact on the game.

He is a versatile midfielder who can play in a number of positions, and is considered one of the best young talents in Norway.

Also Played For: rosenborg bk

37. Anthony Nwakaeme

Hapoel Be'er Sheva F.C.

Career

• 2006–2009: Vejle Football Academy
• 2010–2012: Universitatea Cluj
• 2010–2011: Arieșul Turda
• 2012–2013: Petrolul Ploiești
• 2013–2013: Universitatea Cluj
• 2013–2015: Hapoel Ra'anana
• 2015–2018: Hapoel Be'er Sheva
• 2018–2022: Trabzonspor
• 2022: Al-Fayha
• 2017: Nigeria
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 08:31, 10 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 19 November 2017

Anthony Nwakaeme is a Nigerian footballer who currently plays for Al-Fayha in the Saudi Professional League. Nwakaeme began his career with Vejle Football Academy, before signing for Saudi club Al-Fayha in 2013.

Nwakaeme is a left winger who is known for his pace and dribbling ability. Nwakaeme has made several appearances for the Nigeria national team, including at the 2014 World Cup. 

Anthony Nwakaeme is a popular player in Saudi Arabia, and is often referred to by fans as "The Black Panther".

Anthony Nwakaeme is married and has two children. Anthony Nwakaeme is one of the few Nigerian footballers to have played in Europe. 

Anthony Nwakaeme is a Muslim, and is known for his charitable work. Anthony Nwakaeme is a popular figure in Saudi Arabia, and is often praised for his professionalism and dedication to the game.

Also Played For: saudi pro league

38. Uğurcan Çakır

Career

• 2008–2009: Çekmeköyspor
• 2009–2011: Yamanspor
• 2011–2012: 1461 Trabzon
• 2012–2014: Trabzonspor
• 2014–: Trabzonspor
• 2016: 1461 Trabzon (loan)
• 2013–2014: Turkey U19
• 2014: Turkey U20
• 2017: Turkey U21
• 2019: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 September 2022 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23:32, 24 September 2022 (UTC)

Uğurcan Çakır is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig. Trabzonspor since the summer of 2017, and has made one appearance for the club.

Antalya, Turkey and started his career with Çekmeköyspor in 2008. Turkey at youth level, playing for the under-19 and under-21 teams. Turkey national team. Turkish national team's goalkeeper coach's squad.

André Süle at Trabzonspor. 8. Çakır is a passionate footballer and is known for his character and work-rate on the pitch. Trabzonspor's squad and is likely to feature in the club's future plans.

39. Cenk Tosun

Forward

Career

• 1997–2009: Eintracht Frankfurt
• 2008–2010: Eintracht Frankfurt II
• 2009–2011: Eintracht Frankfurt
• 2011–2014: Gaziantepspor
• 2014–2018: Beşiktaş
• 2018–2022: Everton
• 2020: Crystal Palace (loan)
• 2021: Beşiktaş (loan)
• 2022: Beşiktaş
• 2006–2007: Germany U16
• 2008–2009: Germany U18
• 2009–2010: Germany U19
• 2010–2011: Germany U21
• 2012: Turkey U21
• 2011–2015: Turkey B
• 2013: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:22, 4 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23

Cenk Tosun is a German-born Turkish professional footballer who plays as a striker for Turkish club Beşiktaş. Tosun made his professional debut in 2008 with Eintracht Frankfurt II, before joining Beşiktaş in January 2014.

He has scored 38 goals in 143 appearances for the club. Tosun was born in Wetzlar, Germany, and represented the country at youth level before switching to Turkey. He has made 33 appearances for the Turkey national team, scoring 9 goals.

Tosun is known for his pace and striking ability, and is a regular member of the Turkey national team. Tosun is a fan favourite at Beşiktaş, and is often referred to as "The Beast". 

Tosun is contracted to Beşiktaş until 2020. Tosun is a member of the Turkish national team, and has represented his country at youth level, as well as at European and World Cup tournaments.

Tosun is a regular goalscorer for Beşiktaş, and has helped the club win several major trophies. Tosun is known for his work-rate and speed, and is often compared to former Beşiktaş striker Didi Hamann.

40. Umut Bozok

Career

• 2002–2011: Etoile Naborienne
• 2011–2016: Metz
• 2013–2016: Metz B
• 2016–2017: Consolat
• 2017–2019: Nîmes
• 2019–2022: Lorient
• 2021: Troyes (loan)
• 2021–2022: Kasımpaşa (loan)
• 2022: Trabzonspor
• 2012–2013: Turkey U17
• 2013: Turkey U18
• 2017: Turkey U21
• 2022: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 01:46, 5 January 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16

Umut Bozok is a French-born Turkish striker who currently plays for Trabzonspor. Bozok started his career with Etoile Naborienne, before moving to Metz in 2011.

He made his debut for the Turkey national team in 2016, and has since played at numerous youth levels. Bozok is a prolific goalscorer, having scored over 50 goals in all competitions.

He is a regular for the Turkey national team and was part of their 2018 World Cup squad. Bozok is expected to be a key player for Trabzonspor in the coming seasons. He is a versatile forward, capable of playing on either the left or the right flank.

Bozok is a hard-working player who is always looking to score goals. He is a popular figure with fans, and is highly regarded by his team-mates. 

Umut Bozok is a versatile midfielder who has played for Metz and Consolat in France and Nîmes in Spain. Bozok has also played for Lorient and Troyes on loan in France and Turkey, respectively.

Bozok was born in Germany but has Turkish citizenship. Bozok has represented Turkey at youth level and has one international cap. Bozok is a versatile midfielder who can play in any midfield position. 

Bozok is a hard worker who is always looking for space and to create chances for his team. Bozok is a strong tackler who is also capable of scoring goals.

Bozok is a good team player who always makes an important contribution to his team. Bozok is a versatile midfielder who can play in any midfield position.

41. Onur Bulut

Career

• 1999–2004: FSV Werdohl
• 2004–2008: SF Oestrich-Iserlohn
• 2008–2013: VfL Bochum
• 2011–2015: VfL Bochum II
• 2012–2016: VfL Bochum
• 2016–2018: SC Freiburg
• 2018–2019: Eintracht Braunschweig
• 2019–2021: Alanyaspor
• 2020–2021: Çaykur Rizespor (loan)
• 2021–2023: Kayserispor
• 2023: Beşiktaş
• 2012–2013: Turkey U19
• 2022: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20:35, 19 November 2022 (UTC)

Onur Bulut is a defender for Beşiktaş. He joined the club in January 2018 from Eintracht Braunschweig. He has represented Germany at youth level, including at the U17 and U20 levels.

In total, Bulut has made over 100 appearances in the Bundesliga, Europa League, and Turkish Super Lig. Onur Bulut is of Turkish descent. He has been described as a versatile defender, who is able to play at both centre-back and right-back.

Onur Bulut is a hard-working player, who is known for his composure on the ball. He has also been described as a strong aerial defender. Onur Bulut is a regular member of the Turkey national team. He has represented his country at both under-21 and senior level.

Bulut is a versatile midfielder that has played for both VfL Bochum and SC Freiburg since 2011. Bulut is known for his accurate passing and good vision. He has also been praised for his strong tackling. Bulut has represented Turkey at U19 level. He is currently on loan at Kayserispor.

Bulut is seen as a key player for Beşiktaş. He is contracted to Beşiktaş until 2023. Bulut is a very important player for Turkey.

42. Abdülkadir Ömür

Career

• 2011–2016: Trabzonspor U19
• 2016: Trabzonspor
• 2015–2016: Turkey U17
• 2016–2017: Turkey U19
• 2017: Turkey U21
• 2019: Turkey
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:12, 18 October 2022 (UTC)

Abdülkadir Ömür was born on 25 June 1999 in Çarşıbaşı, Trabzon, Turkey. Abdülkadir Ömür is a central midfielder who currently plays for Trabzonspor. Abdülkadir Ömür has played for various youth teams in Turkey, before making his senior debut in 2016.

Abdülkadir Ömür has made five appearances for the Turkey national team, including appearances at the U17, U20 and U23 levels. 

Abdülkadir Ömür is a keen footballer and is known for his strong midfield play. Abdülkadir Ömür is a young, promising winger who has been impressing for Trabzonspor since joining their youth team in 2011.

Turkey U19 team, and has helped them to qualify for the 2020 European Championships. Turkey at the European Championships. Turkey's U21 team, and has made several appearances for the national side at youth level. Trabzonspor. Trabzonspor in the future. Trabzonspor in the future.

43. Ersin Destanoğlu

Career

• 2012–2013: Bayrampaşaspor
• 2013–2017: Beşiktaş
• 2017: Beşiktaş
• 2017: Turkey U-16
• 2017–2018: Turkey U-17
• 2018–2019: Turkey U-18
• 2019–2020: Turkey U-19
• 2020: Turkey U-21
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 24 October 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 7 April 2021

Ersin Destanoğlu is a goalkeeper who currently plays for Beşiktaş. He was born on 1 January 2001 in Gaziosmanpaşa, Turkey. He is 1.95 metres tall and has played for the youth teams of Beşiktaş.

He made his debut for the club in a Turkish Super Lig match against Konyaspor on 28 February 2018. He has played at youth levels for Turkey and is also eligible to play for the Netherlands. He is a talented goalkeeper and looks likely to be a first-choice goalkeeper for Beşiktaş in the future.

He is expected to be a part of the Turkish national team at the future. He is a popular player with the Beşiktaş fans. 

Ersin Destanoğlu is a promising goalkeeper and looks set to be a star in the Turkish Super Lig and possibly even in the international scene. Ersin Destanoğlu is a talented Turkey international footballer who has played for Bayrampaşaspor, Beşiktaş, and Turkey U-21s.

He has been a regular starter for Beşiktaş in the Turkish Super Lig, and has also been called up for Turkey's international squads. Destanoğlu was born in the Turkish city of Konya and started playing football at a young age. 

He signed for Bayrampaşaspor in 2012, and has since made over 100 appearances for the club. He joined Beşiktaş in 2017, and has since helped the side to win the Turkish Super Lig and the Turkish Cup.

Destanoğlu has also been capped by Turkey U-16s and U-17s, and has made four appearances for the senior side. He is a versatile midfielder who can play in defence or attack, and is considered one of the best young players in Turkey. 

He is expected to continue playing for Beşiktaş for the foreseeable future, and is a key player for the club.

44. Anastasios Bakasetas

Trabzonspor

Career

• 2008: Thyella Petriou
• 2008–2010: Asteras Tripolis
• 2010–2015: Asteras Tripolis
• 2011: Thrasyvoulos (loan)
• 2014: Aris (loan)
• 2015–2016: Panionios
• 2016–2019: AEK Athens
• 2019–2021: Alanyaspor
• 2021: Trabzonspor
• 2011–2012: Greece U19
• 2012–2015: Greece U21
• 2016: Greece

Anastasios Bakasetas is a 29-year-old attacking midfielder who currently plays for Trabzonspor. Bakasetas started his career at Thyella Petriou before moving to Asteras Tripolis in 2010.

He made his senior debut with Asteras in 2011 and went on to score four goals in 42 appearances for the club. Bakasetas joined Trabzonspor in 2015 and has since made 23 appearances for the Turkish side.

Bakasetas is a Greece international and has made one appearance for the national team. He is known for his pace, dribbling ability and shooting ability from distance. Bakasetas is likely to be a key player for Trabzonspor in the upcoming season.

He is a versatile player who can play in either midfield or forward positions. Bakasetas is a hard worker who is always looking for opportunities to score.

45. Trézéguet

Trabzonspor

Career

• 2002–2012: Al Ahly
• 2012–2016: Al Ahly
• 2015–2016: Anderlecht (loan)
• 2016–2018: Anderlecht
• 2016–2017: Mouscron (loan)
• 2017–2018: Kasımpaşa (loan)
• 2018–2019: Kasımpaşa
• 2019–2022: Aston Villa
• 2022: İstanbul Başakşehir (loan)
• 2022: Trabzonspor
• 2012–2014: Egypt U20
• 2014: Egypt U23
• 2014: Egypt

Trézéguet was born in Kafr El Sheikh, Egypt in 1994. He started his career with Al Ahly in 2002 and made 58 appearances for them. He then moved to Anderlecht in 2016 and made one appearance for them.

He moved to Trabzonspor in 2018 and has had a successful season so far. Trézéguet is a winger and has been successful at Anderlecht and Mouscron in the past. He is currently playing for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Lig.

Trézéguet is a regular for Egypt and has played at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He is a talented player and is likely to continue his good form. 

Trézéguet is a talented footballer and is likely to have a long career. Trézéguet started his football career with local side Olympique de Marseille.

He then transferred to Spanish giants Valencia before joining Arsenal in 2012. Trézéguet spent two seasons at the Emirates before joining French side Monaco in 2015. 

He has since played for Aston Villa, İstanbul Başakşehir and Trabzonspor in Turkey. Trézéguet has also represented Egypt at senior level.

In 2017, he helped his country reach the Africa Cup of Nations final. He has since won the tournament twice, in 2021 and 2018. Trézéguet is currently contracted to play for İstanbul Başakşehir until 2022. 

The 36-year-old is a free agent and is rumoured to be considering a move to the Chinese Super League.

46. Romain Saïss

Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.

Career

• 2010–2011: Valence
• 2011–2013: Clermont
• 2012: Clermont B
• 2013–2015: Le Havre
• 2015–2016: Angers
• 2016–2022: Wolverhampton Wanderers
• 2022: Beşiktaş
• 2012: Morocco
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 21:10, 4 February 2023 (UTC), ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22

Romain Saïss is a French centre-back who plays for Turkish club Beşiktaş. Saïss made his senior debut in the 2007–08 season and has since played over 100 matches for Beşiktaş.

He is a regular member of the French national team and has represented his country at the 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cups. Saïss is known for his strong aerial ability and his ability to read the game.

He is a UEFA Champions League winner with Beşiktaş in 2018. Saïss is married and has two children. Romain Saïss is a French professional footballer who plays for Turkish club Beşiktaş. Saïss started his career with French side Valence, before moving to Italian side Clermont in 2011.

He spent three seasons with Clermont, before joining English side Le Havre in 2015. Saïss spent two seasons with Le Havre, before joining Angers in 2016. He has played 176 games and scored 13 goals for English club Wolverhampton Wanderers since joining in 2016. 

He made his international debut for France in 2012, and has since played 72 times and scored two goals.

Saïss is a versatile player, capable of playing as a midfielder or defender. He is one of a number of French players to have played in the Turkish Super Lig. Saïss is currently contracted to Beşiktaş until 2022.

47. Marc Bartra

Trabzonspor

Career

• 2000–2002: Espanyol
• 2002–2009: Barcelona
• 2009–2012: Barcelona B
• 2010–2016: Barcelona
• 2016–2018: Borussia Dortmund
• 2018–2022: Betis
• 2022: Trabzonspor
• 2009: Spain U18
• 2009–2010: Spain U19
• 2011: Spain U20
• 2011–2013: Spain U21
• 2013–2018: Spain
• 2010: Catalonia

Marc Bartra is a centre-back who has played for Barcelona and Trabzonspor in his career. Bartra was born in Sant Jaume, Spain in 1991. Bartra started his career at Espanyol before joining Barcelona in 2009.

Bartra made 59 appearances for Barcelona in all competitions over 5 seasons. Bartra joined Trabzonspor in 2016 and has played 33 times for the club. Bartra has been a part of the Spain national team since 2009.

Bartra is a Spain U21 international and has played 3 times. Bartra was nominated for the 2016–17 La Liga season's Best Defender award. Bartra is currently a part of the Spain squad for the 2018 World Cup. Marc Bartra is a Spanish footballer who plays for Borussia Dortmund and the Spain national team.

Bartra has played for Spain at under-21 level and was a key player for the team that won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in 2013. 

Bartra has also played for Barcelona and Espanyol, but is most widely known for his time at Dortmund. Bartra has played in the Champions League, Europa League, and Bundesliga, and has won silverware with Dortmund in both the Bundesliga and Europa League.

Bartra is a versatile defender who can play at centre-back or in the midfield. Bartra has been capped 41 times by Spain and has won the Europa League, Copa Del Rey, and La Liga. Bartra is likely to be part of the Spain squad for the 2020 European Championships. 

Bartra is married to Xavi's daughter Ainhoa and the pair have two children. Bartra is a devout Muslim and often wears a Islamic headscarf.

48. Enis Bardhi

Trabzonspor

Career

• 2013: Brøndby
• 2013–2014: Prespa Birlik
• 2014–2017: Újpest
• 2017–2022: Levante
• 2022–: Trabzonspor
• 2012–2013: Macedonia U17
• 2013–2014: Macedonia U19
• 2014–2017: Macedonia U21
• 2015: North Macedonia
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 December 2022, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 20 November 2022

Enis Bardhi is a Macedonian attacking midfielder who currently plays for Trabzonspor. Bardhi made his professional debut with Shkupi in the Macedonian First League in 2013.

Bardhi made his international debut for Macedonia in 2017. Bardhi has participated in the 2017–18 UEFA Europa League, the 2017–18 Macedonian Cup, and the 2017–18 Greek Super League.

Bardhi has been capped 10 times for Macedonia. Bardhi is a member of the Macedonia national football team and was called up for the 2018 World Cup. Bardhi is of Albanian descent. Bardhi is a physical and offensive midfielder.

Bardhi is Trabzonspor's 29th signing of the season. Enis Bardhi is a Macedonian footballer who plays for Trabzonspor in the Turkish Süper Lig. Bardhi made his senior debut for Brøndby in 2013, before joining Újpest in 2014. He spent two seasons with Levante before joining Levante in 2018.

Bardhi has represented Macedonia at youth levels, and made one appearance for the senior team in 2012. He is a versatile midfielder who can play in midfield or as a forward. 

Bardhi has a good scoring record, with 23 goals in 148 appearances for Levante. Bardhi is a regular for Macedonia at international level, and has scored 52 goals in total.

He is expected to be a key player for Macedonia at the World Cup in Russia this year. Bardhi is a popular player with the Trabzonspor fans, and is considered a key part of the team.

49. Léo Duarte

Clube de Regatas do Flamengo

Career

• 2011–2013: Desportivo Brasil
• 2014–2016: Flamengo
• 2016–2019: Flamengo
• 2019–2022: AC Milan
• 2021–2022: İstanbul Başakşehir (loan)
• 2022: İstanbul Başakşehir
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:16, 2 February 2023 (UTC)

Duarte is an up and coming centre back who has been in great form for İstanbul Başakşehir this season. The 26-year-old has played for Brazil at under-17 and under-20 level, and has been capped three times by the senior team.

Duarte is a hard-working defender who is always looking to make a contribution to the team. He is versatile and can play at both centre-back and left-back. 

Duarte has a good range of passing and is a threat from set-pieces. The 26-year-old is looking to make his mark in European football and is likely to be a star of the future.

Duarte is a committed player and is always looking to help his team win. He is a composed defender who is good on the ball. 

Duarte is a promising young defender who is on the rise and is sure to be a big name in football in the future.

50. Edgar Ié

İstanbul Başakşehir F.K.

Career

• 2007–2008: Oeiras
• 2008–2012: Sporting CP
• 2012–2015: Barcelona B
• 2014: Barcelona
• 2015–2016: Villarreal B
• 2017: Belenenses
• 2017–2019: Lille
• 2019: Nantes (loan)
• 2019–2022: Trabzonspor
• 2019–2020: Feyenoord (loan)
• 2023: İstanbul Başakşehir
• 2012: Portugal U18
• 2012–2013: Portugal U19
• 2012–2014: Portugal U20
• 2014–2017: Portugal U21
• 2016: Portugal U23
• 2017: Portugal
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:16, 4 January 2022 (UTC)

Edgar Ié was born in Guinea-Bissau and played football for União Bissau before moving to Portugal to play for Sporting CP and then İstanbul Başakşehir. Edgar Ié is a defender and played for the Guinea-Bissau national football team at the 2016 Olympics.

Edgar Ié is a defender for İstanbul Başakşehir and has made over 100 appearances for the club. Edgar Ié is a Portuguese footballer who plays for Lille in the Ligue 1. Edgar Ié started his career at hometown club Porto and went on to make 185 appearances for the club, scoring 41 goals.

In 2017, Edgar Ié moved to Lille and has since made 42 appearances for them in the Ligue 1. Edgar Ié has also represented Portugal at various youth levels and made his senior international debut in 2017. In 2019, Edgar Ié joined Nantes on a season-long loan and has since scored 9 goals in 11 appearances for them.

Edgar Ié is a versatile player who can play as a striker or a winger and is considered to be a promising young player. Edgar Ié is contracted to Lille until 2022 and is expected to be a key player for the club in the future. Edgar Ié is a Portugal national team player and is looking to help Portugal qualify for the World Cup.

Edgar Ié is a hard-working player who is always looking to give his best for his team and is a popular figure with the fans.

51. Alexandru Maxim

Beşiktaş J.K.

Career

• 1997–2004: Olimpia Piatra Neamț
• 2004–2007: Ardealul Cluj
• 2007–2009: Espanyol
• 2009–2011: Espanyol B
• 2010–2011: Badalona (loan)
• 2011–2013: Pandurii Târgu Jiu
• 2013–2017: VfB Stuttgart
• 2017–2020: Mainz 05
• 2020: Gaziantep (loan)
• 2020–2023: Gaziantep
• 2023: Beşiktaş (loan)
• 2011–2012: Romania U21
• 2012: Romania
• *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 February 2023, ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 June 2022

Alexandru Maxim is a Romanian attacking midfielder who currently plays for Turkish club Beşiktaş on loan from Gaziantep. Maxim was born in Piatra Neamț in 1990, and began his career with Romanian side Olimpia Piatra Neamț.

Maxim moved to Turkey in 2004, and played for Ardealul Cluj before joining Gaziantep in 2018. Maxim is a versatile player, capable of playing as an attacking midfielder or winger. Maxim has made 22 appearances for Gaziantep so far this season, scoring one goal.

Maxim is a regular for Romania, and has made four appearances for his country so far this year. Maxim is a fan favourite at Gaziantep, and has been praised for his creativity and attacking play.

 Maxim is contracted to Gaziantep until 2020. Maxim is expected to feature for Romania at the World Cup in Russia this year.

Final Words

The Turkish Super Lig is one of Europe’s most exciting football leagues, featuring some of the most talented players in the world. Some of the best players in the history of the Turkish Super Lig include Arda Turan, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, and Didier Drogba.