Gaziantep FK is the professional football club of Gaziantep, Turkey, founded in 1988 and rooted in the city’s red-and-black sporting tradition. Its modern identity is expressed through a contemporary stadium, a distinctive regional visual culture and a football pathway that has carried it from lower-tier competition into the Süper Lig era. The club’s story combines urban representation, corporate organization and domestic ambition, giving its profile a clear connection to both Gaziantep’s heritage and Turkish football’s modern top-flight landscape.
Gaziantep FK Upcoming matches by league
Süper Lig
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- Regular Season - 6
Kocaelispor
Gaziantep FK
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- Regular Season - 7
Gaziantep FKNo H2HÇorum FK
Gaziantep Stadyumu -
- Regular Season - 8
BaşakşehirNo H2HGaziantep FK
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- Regular Season - 9
Gaziantep FKNo H2HErzurumspor FK
Gaziantep Stadyumu
Gaziantep FK Last matches by league
Süper Lig
Friendlies Clubs
Türkiye Kupası
Gaziantep FK Team Roster
Gaziantep FK’s recorded squad contains 30 players: nine attackers, eight defenders, eight midfielders and five goalkeepers. The attacking group includes H. Dervişoğlu, K. Kozłowski, S. Dursun and T. Stewart. Defensive options include A. Kızıldağ, Luis Pérez and M. Abena. The midfield list includes A. Maxim, J. Bacuna, D. Sorescu, K. Gassama, M. Cihan, O. Özçiçek and V. Gidado. K. Tobiasz and C. Aslan are among the five listed goalkeepers. The recorded positions cover all four areas, and shirt numbers range from 2 to 97 within the roster.
position Goalkeeper
Kacper Tobiasz
C. Aslan
Yusuf Nacar
Ibrahim Kağan Alkış
position Defender
Luis Jesús Pérez Maqueda
Arda Kızıldağ
Efe Sarıkaya
Leo Myenty Janna Abena
Loubadhe Abakar Sylla
Kerim Çalhanoğlu
Nazım Sangaré
Sabahattin Destici
Florin Bogdan Ștefan
position Midfielder
Drissa Gui Camara
Ulrich Sidoine Meleke
Juninho Gracielo Bacuna
Victor Ntino-Emo Gidado
Kacper Szymon Kozłowski
Mirza Cihan
Karamba Gassama
Deian Cristian Sorescu
Alexandru Iulian Maxim
Ogün Özçiçek
M. Mujdeci
position Attacker
Kadir Gumus
Trivante Vincent Stewart
Serdar Dursun
Sontje Hansen
Enver Kulašin
Halil İbrahim Dervişoğlu
Ali Osman Kalın
Muhammet Akmelek
Fuat Bavuk
Last Gaziantep FK Coachs
Burak Yılmaz is the most recent recorded appointment in Gaziantep FK’s coaching timeline, beginning his spell on 1 August 2025. The available chronology does not designate him as the current holder of the role, so the appointment is presented as a dated entry rather than a current-status claim. Selçuk İnan preceded him from 1 March 2024 to 1 May 2025, following Marius Șumudică’s spell from September 2023 to March 2024. Erol Bulut and Sá Pinto provide earlier recorded context from 2021 onward.
İsmet Taşdemir
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| İsmet Taşdemir | Türkiye | 1 December 2025 | |
| Burak Yılmaz | Türkiye | 1 September 2025 | |
| İbrahim Kürşat Daloğlu | Türkiye | 1 May 2025 | |
| Selçuk İnan | Türkiye | 1 March 2024 | 1 May 2025 |
| Marius Şumudică | Romania | 1 September 2023 | 1 March 2024 |
| Erol Bulut | Germany | 1 May 2021 | 1 January 2023 |
| Ricardo Manuel Andrade e Silva Sá Pinto | Portugal | 1 January 2021 | 1 May 2021 |
| Marius Şumudică | Romania | 1 June 2019 | 1 January 2021 |
| Mehmet Altıparmak | Türkiye | 1 October 2018 | 1 June 2019 |
| Yalçın Koşukavak | Türkiye | 1 July 2018 | 1 October 2018 |
| Erkan Sözeri | Türkiye | 1 October 2017 | 1 May 2018 |
| Hüseyin Kalpar | Türkiye | 1 April 2017 | 1 October 2017 |
| 1 March 2017 | |||
| Metin Diyadin | Türkiye | 1 October 2016 | 1 February 2017 |
| Vedat Özsoylu | Türkiye | 1 August 2016 | 1 December 2016 |
| Bayram Kadir Bektaş | Türkiye | 1 December 2015 | 1 June 2016 |
| Ali Tandoğan | Türkiye | 1 January 2015 | 1 April 2015 |
| Hakan Kutlu | Türkiye | 1 October 2014 | 1 December 2015 |
| 1 August 2014 | |||
| 1 March 2014 | |||
| 1 March 2014 | |||
| Hasan Özer | Türkiye | 1 November 2013 | 1 February 2014 |
| Vedat Özsoylu | Türkiye | 1 January 2013 | 1 February 2013 |
| Suat Kaya | Türkiye | 1 January 2013 | 1 October 2013 |
| 1 April 2012 | 1 January 2013 | ||
| 1 November 2011 | 1 April 2012 | ||
| 1 September 2011 | |||
| İsmet Savcılıoğlu | Türkiye | 1 August 2010 | 1 September 2010 |
| Suat Kaya | Türkiye | 1 August 2008 | 1 December 2008 |
| Vedat Özsoylu | Türkiye | 1 December 2007 | 1 May 2008 |
| İsmet Savcılıoğlu | Türkiye | 1 July 2007 | 1 December 2007 |
| Suat Kaya | Türkiye | 1 October 2006 | 1 May 2007 |
Gaziantep FK Transfers
Gaziantep FK’s latest recorded arrivals include a mixture of loans, free-agent moves, transfers and returns from loan. H. Dervişoğlu arrived on loan from Galatasaray, while T. Stewart joined on loan from Maccabi Haifa. S. Dursun, K. Tobiasz, Sabahattin Destici, F. Ștefan, F. Bavuk and K. Çalhanoğlu are listed as free-agent arrivals. U. Meleke, K. Gassama and V. Gidado are recorded as transfers. J. Bacuna, M. Cihan and E. Kulašin appear among the returning loanees. This overview is not a complete transfer-window total.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S. Hansen |
Middlesbrough
|
Loan | 19 August 2026 |
| H. Dervişoğlu |
Galatasaray
|
Loan | 12 August 2026 |
| S. Dursun |
Kocaelispor
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Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| F. Bavuk |
Elazığspor
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Free agent | 28 July 2026 |
| U. Meleke |
Al Bataeh
|
Transfer | 28 July 2026 |
| Sabahattin Destici |
Vanspor FK
|
Free agent | 28 July 2026 |
| T. Stewart |
Maccabi Haifa
|
Loan | 28 July 2026 |
| F. Ștefan |
Universitatea Craiova
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Free agent | 28 July 2026 |
| K. Tobiasz |
Legia Warszawa
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Free agent | 28 July 2026 |
| U. Meleke |
Al Bataeh
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Transfer | 27 July 2026 |
| K. Çalhanoğlu |
Vukovar
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Free agent | 26 July 2026 |
| Sabahattin Destici |
Vanspor FK
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| K. Tobiasz |
Legia Warszawa
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| Burak Yikici |
Menemen FK
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Mustafa Doğru |
Tokat Bld Plevnespor
|
Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
The latest recorded departures show several different mechanisms. Ali Isik left as a free agent for Batman Petrolspor, while Kévin Rodrigues moved as a free agent to Gençlerbirliği S.K. And O. Basyigit transferred to 68 Aksaray Belediyespor. B. Bozan and M. Kabasakal are also recorded as transfers, joining Amed and Trabzonspor respectively. Loan returns include T. Sanuç to Beşiktaş, N. Mujakić to FK Partizan, D. Drăguş to Trabzonspor, Z. Görgen to Rizespor, M. Bayo to Lille and Y. Kabadayı to FC Augsburg. This overview is not a complete departures total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mustafa Doğru |
Somaspor
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- | 3 August 2026 |
Batman Petrolspor
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Free agent | 3 August 2026 | |
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Batman Petrolspor
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Free agent | 2 August 2026 | |
| O. Basyigit |
68 Aksaray Belediyespor
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Transfer | 30 July 2026 |
| Kévin Rodrigues |
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
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Free agent | 8 July 2026 |
| B. Bozan |
Amed
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Transfer | 3 July 2026 |
| B. Ozcelik |
Konyaspor
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- | 30 June 2026 |
| M. Kabasakal |
Trabzonspor
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Transfer | 30 June 2026 |
| Kévin Rodrigues |
Gençlerbirliği S.K.
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Free agent | 29 June 2026 |
| Y. Kabadayı |
FC Augsburg
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| M. Bayo |
Lille
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| Z. Görgen |
Rizespor
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| D. Drăguş |
Trabzonspor
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| N. Mujakić |
FK Partizan
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
| T. Sanuç |
Beşiktaş
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Return from loan | 29 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Taken together, the recorded movement around Gaziantep FK shows a squad cycle built from several distinct transaction types rather than one uniform channel. The arrivals include loans, multiple free-agent entries, transfers and a cluster of players returning from loan, with activity concentrated in late July and early August and further additions recorded in January 2026. The departures likewise combine free-agent exits, transfers, loan returns and loan moves, with departures recorded from January through August 2026. H. Dervişoğlu and T. Stewart represent incoming loans, while several outgoing players returned to parent clubs after temporary spells. Because the arrival and departure summaries are not exhaustive, they indicate the shape and timing of movement without establishing a complete balance of arrivals and departures. No recorded fee is attached to these movements, so the financial scale cannot be assessed from the available details.
Leagues Gaziantep FK has participated in
Gaziantep FK’s recent recorded competition profile centers on the Süper Lig and Türkiye Kupası, both listed through 2025 with recent activity. The club also has recorded participation in Friendlies Clubs from 2020 to 2025, reflecting regular preparation fixtures within the available competition history. Its earlier 1. Lig record runs from 2011 to 2018 and is historical rather than recent. Taken together, the timeline traces a progression from second-tier competition into sustained top-flight and domestic cup involvement, while the friendlies entry adds a recurring non-competitive context. No continental competition is listed in the recorded participation.
More about Gaziantep FK
Gaziantep FK, officially Gaziantep Futbol Kulübü A.Ş., is the professional football representative of Gaziantep in southeastern Turkey. The club was founded in 1988, giving its modern story a relatively recent starting point within the national game. It began as Sankospor and later passed through the names Gaziantep Büyükşehir Belediyespor and Gazişehir Gaziantep before adopting Gaziantep FK, a sequence that links its corporate development with the metropolitan identity of the city.
Red and black define the club’s visual culture. Those colors reflect established regional sporting hues, while the badge uses modern lettering and geometric motifs associated with Gaziantep’s industrious and resilient character. Home kits traditionally emphasize red, often with black striping or black detail, making the team’s appearance closely connected to its local identity.
Home matches are played at Gaziantep Stadium in Şehitkamil, roughly 10 kilometers from the city center. Opened in 2017, the modern venue has a hybrid grass surface and an exterior wrapped in mosaic patterns inspired by Zeugma, the ancient city whose archaeological heritage is closely associated with the region. It replaced the historic Kamil Ocak Stadium and provides a contemporary setting for the club’s top-level football.
Gaziantep FK operates as a joint-stock company, officially using the A.Ş. corporate designation. Its organizational history has been associated with regional industrial backing, including links to Sanko Holding, alongside municipal connections. The club’s ecosystem remains primarily domestic: its recorded recent participation includes the Süper Lig and Türkiye Kupası, with earlier 1. Lig seasons and regular friendlies also part of its documented competitive path. Its identity is therefore shaped by city representation, corporate organization, red-and-black tradition and the effort to establish durable status in Turkish football.
Last matches statistics for Gaziantep FK
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Gaziantep FK
0 - 2
Beşiktaş
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4 / 17 |
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81 | 5 | 1 | 3 |
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Göztepe
2 - 1
Gaziantep FK
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2 / 14 |
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75 | 10 | 2 | 5 |
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Gaziantep FK
1 - 2
Başakşehir
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5 / 11 |
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87 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
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OFK Beograd
1 - 2
Gaziantep FK
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0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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IMT Novi Beograd
0 - 3
Gaziantep FK
|
0 / 0 |
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0% | 0 | - | 0 |
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Gaziantep FK
1 - 1
Alanyaspor
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5 / 13 |
|
86 | 14 | 3 | 1 |
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Eyüpspor
0 - 1
Gaziantep FK
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2 / 9 |
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82 | 17 | 1 1 | 1 |
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Gaziantep FK
1 - 2
Rizespor
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4 / 16 |
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82 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
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Göztepe
2 - 4
Gaziantep FK
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6 / 13 |
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77 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
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Gaziantep FK
0 - 0
Fenerbahçe
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0 / 11 |
|
75 | 16 | 4 | 4 |
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Gaziantep FK vs Fenerbahçe
Süper Lig 2026 - 1584408
Göztepe vs Gaziantep FK
Süper Lig 2026 - 1584398
Gaziantep FK vs Rizespor
Süper Lig 2026 - 1584390
Eyüpspor vs Gaziantep FK
Süper Lig 2026 - 1584379
Gaziantep FK vs Alanyaspor
Süper Lig 2026 - 1584371
Gaziantep FK vs Başakşehir
Süper Lig 2025 - 1394732
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
3rd shirt
2021-2022
4th shirt