Turkey as the national football team is Ready for Euro 2024! Led by coach Vincenzo Montella, the squad boasts a blend of experience and youthful talent, all vying for glory on German soil. This definitive guide dives into the full player list, revealing who will be wearing the red and white stripes, alongside details on the captain, team’s training grounds, and the crucial fixtures they’ll face in their quest for European dominance.
The Turkey national football team officially recognized as Türkiye by FIFA represents Turkey in men’s international football matches. The team is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey, which was founded in 1923 and has been a member of FIFA since 1923 and UEFA since 1962.
Turkey National Football Team Players, Current squad
This is Turkey team for FIFA World Cup 2026, Turkey National Football Team Players for other Tournament like Euro 2024. Turkey Squad for UEFA European Championship, Olympic Games, UEFA Nations League, FIFA Confederations Cup, International Friendlies and World Cup qualifying.
| No. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mert Günok | 1 March 1989 (age 35) | 28 | 0 | Beşiktaş | ||
| Uğurcan Çakır | 5 April 1996 (age 28) | 27 | 0 | Trabzonspor | ||
| Altay Bayındır | 14 April 1998 (age 26) | 8 | 0 | Manchester United | ||
| Doğan Alemdar | 29 October 2002 (age 21) | 2 | 0 | Troyes | ||
| Berke ÖzerTRA | 25 May 2000 (age 24) | 0 | 0 | Eyüpspor | ||
| Defenders | ||||||
| Çağlar Söyüncü | 23 May 1996 (age 28) | 55 | 2 | Fenerbahçe | ||
| Zeki Çelik | 17 February 1997 (age 27) | 44 | 2 | Roma | ||
| Merih Demiral | 5 March 1998 (age 26) | 42 | 2 | Al-Ahli | ||
| Ozan Kabak | 25 March 2000 (age 24) | 25 | 2 | Hoffenheim | ||
| Mert Müldür | 3 April 1999 (age 25) | 22 | 1 | Fenerbahçe | ||
| Ferdi Kadıoğlu | 7 October 1999 (age 24) | 15 | 1 | Fenerbahçe | ||
| Cenk Özkacar | 6 October 2000 (age 23) | 8 | 0 | Valencia | ||
| Abdülkerim Bardakcı | 7 September 1994 (age 29) | 6 | 1 | Galatasaray | ||
| Samet Akaydin | 13 March 1994 (age 30) | 5 | 0 | Panathinaikos | ||
| Ahmetcan Kaplan | 16 January 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 | Ajax | ||
| Midfielders | ||||||
| Hakan Çalhanoğlu (captain) | 8 February 1994 (age 30) | 84 | 18 | Inter Milan | ||
| Kaan Ayhan (vice-captain) | 10 November 1994 (age 29) | 56 | 5 | Galatasaray | ||
| Okay Yokuşlu | 9 March 1994 (age 30) | 39 | 1 | West Bromwich Albion | ||
| Orkun Kökçü | 29 December 2000 (age 23) | 26 | 2 | Benfica | ||
| Salih Özcan | 11 January 1998 (age 26) | 17 | 0 | Borussia Dortmund | ||
| İsmail Yüksek | 26 January 1999 (age 25) | 14 | 1 | Fenerbahçe | ||
| Berat Özdemir | 23 May 1998 (age 26) | 3 | 0 | Trabzonspor | ||
| Can Uzun | 11 November 2005 (age 18) | 1 | 0 | 1. FC Nürnberg | ||
| Forwords | ||||||
| Cenk Tosun | 7 June 1991 (age 32) | 50 | 20 | Beşiktaş | ||
| Yusuf Yazıcı | 29 January 1997 (age 27) | 42 | 3 | Lille | ||
| Enes Ünal | 10 May 1997 (age 27) | 33 | 3 | Bournemouth | ||
| İrfan Kahveci | 15 July 1995 (age 28) | 31 | 2 | Fenerbahçe | ||
| Kerem Aktürkoğlu | 21 October 1998 (age 25) | 28 | 5 | Galatasaray | ||
| Abdülkadir Ömür | 25 June 1999 (age 24) | 13 | 0 | Hull City | ||
| Barış Alper Yılmaz | 23 May 2000 (age 24) | 13 | 1 | Galatasaray | ||
| Yunus Akgün | 7 July 2000 (age 23) | 9 | 2 | Leicester City | ||
| Arda Güler | 25 February 2005 (age 19) | 6 | 1 | Real Madrid | ||
| Kenan Yıldız | 4 May 2005 (age 19) | 5 | 1 | Juventus | ||
| Bertuğ Yıldırım | 12 January 2002 (age 22) | 3 | 2 | Rennes | ||
| Oğuz Aydın | 27 October 2000 (age 23) | 0 | 0 | Alanyaspor | ||
| Semih Kılıçsoy | 15 August 2005 (age 18) | 0 | 0 | Beşiktaş | ||
Recent call-ups
The following players have been called up for the team within the last twelve months.
| Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ertaç Özbir | 25 October 1989 (age 34) | 0 | 0 |
| Okan Kocuk | 27 July 1995 (age 28) | 0 | 0 |
| Muhammed Şengezer | 5 January 1997 (age 27) | 0 | 0 |
| Rıdvan YılmazINJ | 21 May 2001 (age 23) | 7 | 0 |
| Eren Elmalı | 7 July 2000 (age 23) | 10 | 0 |
| Rayyan Baniya | 18 February 1999 (age 25) | 0 | 0 |
| Onur Bulut | 16 April 1994 (age 30) | 3 | 0 |
| Kazımcan Karataş | 16 January 2003 (age 21) | 0 | 0 |
| Berkan Kutlu | 25 January 1998 (age 26) | 8 | 0 |
| Emre Akbaba | 4 October 1992 (age 31) | 6 | 3 |
| Salih Uçan | 6 January 1994 (age 30) | 2 | 0 |
| Cengiz ÜnderINJ | 14 July 1997 (age 26) | 51 | 16 |
| Yusuf Sarı | 20 November 1998 (age 25) | 4 | 1 |
| Halil Dervişoğlu | 8 December 1999 (age 24) | 16 | 6 |
| Umut Nayir | 28 June 1993 (age 30) | 4 | 1 |
| Kenan Karaman | 5 March 1994 (age 30) | 31 | 6 |
| Umut Bozok | 19 September 1996 (age 27) | 1 | 0 |
Turkey Squad Euro 2024
The Turkey Euro 2024 squad is close to being finalised, as they prepare for the tournament in Germany.
- GK: Ugurcan Cakir (Trabzonspor)
- GK: Mert Gunok (Besiktas)
- GK: Okan Kocuk (Samsunspor)
- GK: Muhammed Sengezer (Istanbul Basaksehir)
- DF: Zeki Celik (Roma)
- DF: Merih Demiral (Al-Ahli)
- DF: Mert Muldur (Fenerbahce)
- DF: Ferdi Kadioglu (Fenerbahce)
- DF: Ozan Kabak (Hoffenheim)
- DF: Cenk Ozkacar (Valencia)
- DF: Samet Akaydin (Panathinaikos on loan from Fenerbahce)
- DF: Ahmetcan Kaplan (Ajax)
- MF: Hakan Calhanoglu (Inter Milan)
- MF: Kaan Ayhan (Galatasaray)
- MF: Orkan Kokcu (Benfica)
- MF: Salih Ozcan (Borussia Dortmund)
- MF: Ismail Yuksek (Fenerbahce)
- MF: Abdulkadir Omur (Trabzonspor)
- MF: Arda Guler (Real Madrid)
- MF: Can Uzun (Nurnberg)
- FW: Yusuf Yazici (Lille)
- FW: Cengiz Under (Fenerbahce)
- FW: Irfan Kahveci (Fenerbahce)
- FW: Enes Unal (Bournemouth on loan from Getafe)
- FW: Kerem Akturkoglu (Galatasaray)
- FW: Baris Alper Yilmaz (Galatasaray)
- FW: Yunus Akgun (Leicester on loan from Galatasaray)
- FW: Kenan Yildiz (Juventus)
- FW: Semih Kilicsoy (Besiktas)
Support staff
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Vincenzo Montella |
| Assistant coaches | Daniele Russo |
| Selçuk Şahin | |
| Goalkeeping coaches | Ozan Özerkan |
| Emrah Karakovan | |
| Fitness coach | Pierpaolo Polino |
| Ömür Serdal Altunsöz | |
| Vural Durmuş | |
| Match analyst | Massimo Crivellaro |
| Okan Aydıner | |
| Team manager | Hamit Altıntop |
Who is Captain of Turkey National Football Team?
Turkey National Football Team Led by captain Hakan Çalhanoğlu.
What is Turkey’s nickname for their national football team?
Turkey’s nickname for their national football team is The Crescent-Stars. This nickname references the crescent moon and star, which are prominent symbols on the Turkish flag.
How many World Cups has Turkey won?
Turkey actually hasn’t won any FIFA World Cups. While they had a strong showing in 2002, finishing third place, they haven’t clinched the top spot.
Who is the head coach of the Turkey national football team?
Vincenzo Montella is the current head coach of the Turkey national football team.
Turkey National Football Team Home Ground
The Turkish National Football Team doesn’t have one designated home ground. They play their matches across various stadiums in Turkey depending on factors like opponent, capacity needs, and strategic location. However, their most frequent home ground is the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul
Turkey National Football Team Next Fixtures 2024
Friendly Matches:
- Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 7:00 PM UTC+2 – Italy vs Turkey (Bologna, Italy)
- Monday, June 10, 2024, at 6:45 PM UTC+2 – Poland vs Turkey (Warsaw, Poland)
UEFA Euro 2024 (Group F):
- Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 4:00 PM UTC+2 – Turkey vs Georgia (Dortmund, Germany)
- Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 4:00 PM UTC+2 – Turkey vs Portugal (Dortmund, Germany)
- Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 7:00 PM UTC+2 – Czech Republic vs Turkey (Hamburg, Germany)
UEFA Nations League (League B4):
- Friday, September 6, 2024, at 6:45 PM UTC+1 – Wales vs Turkey (Location TBA)
- Additional matches to be announced later
Turkey National Football Team History
The Turkish National Football Team, known as the “Milli Takım” (National Team) or the “Crescent Stars” for their national symbol, boasts a rich history intertwined with the nation’s development. From humble beginnings to reaching the pinnacle of international football, the team’s story is one of passion, resilience, and moments etched in Turkish sporting memory.
Early Steps: From Ottoman Empire to Republic (1875-1923)
Football’s arrival in Turkey can be traced back to the late 19th century, brought by Englishmen residing in the Ottoman Empire. The first recorded matches took place in Selanik (Thessaloniki) in 1875, with the establishment of the first club, F.C. Smyrna, shortly after. The sport gained popularity, particularly in major cities like Istanbul and Izmir, where competitive matches between local clubs ignited a national enthusiasm.
The foundation of the Turkish Football Federation (TFF) in 1923, coinciding with the birth of the Turkish Republic, marked a turning point. This newly formed governing body organized the first official international match for the national team, played against Romania that same year.
Early International Appearances (1923-1950s)
The early years of the Milli Takım were characterized by sporadic international appearances, often in the Balkan Cup and Olympic qualifiers. The team’s first major tournament participation came at the 1924 Summer Olympics in Paris. Despite not progressing beyond the first round, the experience served as a stepping stone for future international endeavors.
The 1950s witnessed a period of gradual improvement. Turkey secured their first FIFA World Cup qualification in 1950, although they were eliminated in the group stage. This decade also saw the emergence of legendary players like Lefter Küçükandonyadis, a prolific goalscorer who became a national icon.
Golden Generation and World Cup Glory (1960s-2002)
The 1960s ushered in a new era for Turkish football. A talented generation of players, including Metin Oktay, a skillful midfielder, and the creative striker Bulent Eken, propelled the team to greater heights. They narrowly missed out on World Cup qualification in 1966 but came close to reaching the UEFA European Championship for the first time in 1972.
The wait for World Cup qualification finally ended in 1950. This time, Turkey made a significant impact. Led by the charismatic coach Fatih Terim and a star-studded squad featuring Hakan Şükür, a clinical finisher, and the playmaking midfielder Rustu Reçber, the team defied expectations by reaching the semi-finals in 2002. Their thrilling run included a last-gasp victory against South Korea in the quarter-finals, a moment forever etched in Turkish football folklore. The team ultimately secured a bronze medal, their best ever international finish.
European Success and Rivalry with Greece (1990s-2010s)
While the World Cup achievement remained a pinnacle, Turkey continued to find success in the European arena. They qualified for the UEFA European Championship for the first time in 1996, reaching the quarter-finals. Euro 2000 saw another quarter-final appearance, with Turkey showcasing their attacking prowess.
However, the 2008 European Championship marked the team’s most remarkable European run. Under the guidance of coach Fatih Terim once again, Turkey reached the semi-finals, only to be edged out by eventual champions Germany. This period coincided with an intense rivalry with Greece, fueled by historical and political tensions. The on-field battles mirrored the off-field animosity, adding an extra layer of drama to their encounters.
Recent Years and Looking Ahead (2010s-present)
The past decade has been a period of transition for the Turkish National Team. Qualifying for major tournaments has become less frequent, with the team failing to reach either the World Cup or European Championship since 2008. Despite this, there have been glimpses of promise, with a new generation of players emerging. Names like Hakan Calhanoglu, a technically gifted midfielder, and Cengiz Under, a pacey winger, offer hope for the future.
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