The Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu (Turkish Football Federation), founded in 1923 and a FIFA member since the same year, proudly presents the Turkish national football squad for the UEFA Euro 2024. With an average height of 1.83m and an average age of 25.7 in 2023, Turkey’s squad is a formidable blend of experience and youthful exuberance. Coached by the dynamic duo of Stefan Kuntz and Vincenzo Montella, the team is geared up to shine on the European stage.
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Coaches
Stefan Kuntz
Coach Stefan Kuntz, born on October 30, 1962, in Neunkirchen, Germany, stands tall at 1.80m. With an impressive coaching record of 6 matches played (5/1), Kuntz brings his expertise to guide the Turkish team.
Vincenzo Montella
Coach Vincenzo Montella, born on June 18, 1974, in Pomigliano d’Arco, Italy, brings a different perspective to the team. Standing at 1.72m, Montella’s coaching record includes 4 matches played (3/1).
Squad Overview
Goalkeepers
- Fehmi Mert Günok (March 1, 1989) – Beşiktaş JK
- Uğurcan Çakır (April 5, 1996) – Trabzonspor
- Altay Bayındır (April 14, 1998) – Manchester United
Defenders
Centre Backs
- Abdülkerim Bardakcı (September 7, 1994) – Galatasaray SK
- Merih Demiral (March 5, 1998) – Al-Ahli Jidda
- Cenk Özkacar (October 6, 2000) – Valencia CF
- Çağlar Söyüncü (May 23, 1996) – Atlético Madrid
- Ozan Kabak (March 25, 2000) – TSG Hoffenheim
- Samet Akaydin (March 13, 1994) – Fenerbahçe SK
- Onur Bulut (April 16, 1994) – Beşiktaş JK
- Kaan Ayhan (November 10, 1994) – Galatasaray SK
Full Backs
- Mehmet Zeki Çelik (February 17, 1997) – AS Roma
- Mert Müldür (April 3, 1999) – Fenerbahçe SK
- Eren Elmalı (July 7, 2000) – Trabzonspor
Midfielders
Defensive Midfielders
- Vladimir Screciu (January 13, 2000) – CSU Craiova
- Tudor Băluță (March 27, 1999) – Farul Constanţa
Centre Midfielders
- Marius Marin (August 30, 1998) – Pisa SC
- Alexandru Cicâldău (July 8, 1997) – Konyaspor
- Salih Özcan (January 11, 1998) – Borussia Dortmund
- Orkun Kökçü (December 29, 2000) – Benfica Lisboa
- İsmail Yüksek (January 26, 1999) – Fenerbahçe SK
Attacking Midfielders
- Hakan Çalhanoğlu (February 8, 1994) – Inter Milano
- İrfan Kahveci (July 15, 1995) – Fenerbahçe SK
- Arda Güler (February 25, 2005) – Real Madrid
- Yusuf Yazıcı (January 29, 1997) – Lille OSC
Right Midfielders
- Cengiz Ünder (July 14, 1997) – Fenerbahçe SK
Wingers
- Kerem Aktürkoğlu (October 21, 1998) – Galatasaray SK
- Barış Alper Yılmaz (May 23, 2000) – Galatasaray SK
- Yusuf Sarı (November 20, 1998) – Adana Demirspor
Forwards
- Enes Ünal (May 10, 1997) – Getafe CF
- Umut Nayir (June 28, 1993) – Fenerbahçe SK
- Cenk Tosun (June 7, 1991) – Beşiktaş JK
- Bertuğ Yıldırım (July 12, 2002) – Stade Rennais
- Kenan Yıldız (May 4, 2005) – Juventus Torino
Secondary Striker
- Yunus Akgün (July 7, 2000) – Leicester City
Right Winger
- Halil Dervişoğlu (December 8, 1999) – Galatasaray SK
Conclusion
Turkey’s squad for UEFA Euro 2024, under the joint leadership of Stefan Kuntz and Vincenzo Montella, promises an exciting and competitive performance. With a mix of seasoned players and emerging talents, the Crescent-Stars are ready to dazzle football fans across Europe.