Kayserispor is a longstanding football institution from Kayseri, representing Central Anatolia in Turkey’s professional game. Founded in 1966, the club is recognised for its red-and-yellow identity, home matches at RHG EnerTürk Enerji Stadyumu and a history shaped by name changes, local continuity and top-flight competition. Its profile brings together the club’s recorded 2026 personnel picture, managerial chronology, recent squad movement, competition footprint and broader cultural setting, creating a concise snapshot of Kayserispor in the available record.
Kayserispor Upcoming matches by league
1. Lig
-
- Regular Season - 8
Mardin BB
Kayserispor
-
- Regular Season - 9
KayserisporNo H2HManisa BBSK
RHG Enertürk Enerji Stadyumu -
- Regular Season - 10
AntalyasporNo H2HKayserispor
Corendon Airlines Park -
- Regular Season - 11
KayserisporNo H2HBatman Petrolspor
RHG Enertürk Enerji Stadyumu
Kayserispor Last matches by league
1. Lig
Friendlies Clubs
Süper Lig
Türkiye Kupası
Kayserispor Team Roster
Kayserispor’s latest recorded squad lists 31 players across four positional groups. The attacking options include Miguel Cardoso, Samuel Mather, G. Onugkha and F. Hasani, while the defensive group features J. Brenet, J. Tabidze, Jadel Katongo and K. Cihan. Goalkeeping cover is provided by Deniz Eren Donmezer, G. Değirmenci and Hasan Yalçi. Midfield names include Y. Aït Bennasser, Mamadi Camará, M. Dulca and B. Keser. The list presents a balanced spread of roles and multiple options, without implying a settled starting lineup.
position Goalkeeper
position Defender
Jadel Katongo
Jemal Tabidze
Semih Güler
Kayra Cihan
Mehmet Murat Uçar
Muhammed Eren Arıkan
M. Gockan
Fethi Özer
Joshua Benjamin Brenet
Denis Răzvan Radu
Cenk Şen
position Midfielder
Muhammet Akpınar
Sinan Kurt
Ensar Kemaloğlu
M. Hayvali
Mamadi Caba Camará
Ataol Karapinar
Görkem Sağlam
Marco Alexandru Dulca
Taulant Seferi
position Attacker
Burak Erkan
Florent Hasani
Benhur Keser
Daniel Moreno Mosquera
Oğulcan Çağlayan
Talha Sarıarslan
Last Kayserispor Coachs
The latest recorded coaching entry is Markus Gisdol, who began on 1 August 2025, but the available chronology does not establish that he remains in post. Sergej Jakirović is recorded from 1 January 2025, after Sinan Kaloğlu’s spell from October 2024 to January 2025. Earlier entries are Burak Yılmaz from January to October 2024 and Recep Uçar from September 2023 to January 2024. The sequence reflects frequent managerial change over this period.
Markus Gisdol
History
| Coach | Coach country | Coach since | Coach until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markus Gisdol | Germany | 1 August 2025 | |
| Sergej Jakirović | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 1 January 2025 | |
| Sinan Kaloğlu | Türkiye | 1 October 2024 | 1 January 2025 |
| Burak Yılmaz | Türkiye | 1 January 2024 | 1 October 2024 |
| 1 September 2023 | 1 January 2024 | ||
| Çağdaş Atan | Türkiye | 1 June 2022 | 1 September 2023 |
| Hikmet Karaman | Türkiye | 1 August 2021 | 1 May 2022 |
| Yalçın Koşukavak | Türkiye | 1 April 2021 | 1 August 2021 |
| Hamza Hamzaoğlu | Greece | 1 March 2021 | 1 April 2021 |
| Alper Kelkitli | Türkiye | 1 March 2021 | |
| Daniel Vasile Petrescu | Romania | 1 January 2021 | 1 February 2021 |
| Samet Aybaba | Türkiye | 1 November 2020 | 1 January 2021 |
| Bayram Kadir Bektaş | Türkiye | 1 August 2020 | 1 November 2020 |
| Ivko Ganchev | Bulgaria | 1 March 2020 | 1 March 2021 |
| 1 December 2019 | |||
| Robert Prosinečki | Germany | 1 December 2019 | 1 July 2020 |
| Bülent Uygun | Türkiye | 1 October 2019 | 1 December 2019 |
| Samet Aybaba | Türkiye | 1 October 2019 | 1 October 2019 |
| Hikmet Karaman | Türkiye | 1 December 2018 | 1 October 2019 |
| Ertuğrul Sağlam | Türkiye | 1 May 2018 | 1 December 2018 |
| Marius Şumudică | Romania | 1 June 2017 | 1 May 2018 |
| Mesut Bakkal | Türkiye | 1 April 2017 | 1 June 2017 |
| Ali Rıza Sergen Yalçın | Türkiye | 1 January 2017 | 1 January 2017 |
| 1 January 2017 | |||
| Hakan Kutlu | Türkiye | 1 March 2016 | 1 December 2016 |
| Ertuğrul Seçme | Türkiye | 1 March 2016 | 1 March 2016 |
| 1 September 2015 | 1 January 2016 | ||
| Tolunay Kafkas | Turkey | 7 July 2015 | 3 March 2016 |
| Ertuğrul Seçme | Türkiye | 1 September 2014 | 1 June 2015 |
| Mutlu Topçu | Turkey | 26 June 2014 | 29 September 2014 |
| Ertuğrul Seçme | Türkiye | 1 March 2014 | 1 May 2014 |
| Domingos José Paciência de Oliveira | Portugal | 1 January 2014 | 1 March 2014 |
| Ertuğrul Seçme | Türkiye | 1 October 2012 | 1 October 2012 |
| Robert Prosinečki | Germany | 1 October 2012 | 1 January 2014 |
| Shota Arveladze | Georgia | 1 July 2010 | 1 October 2012 |
| Tolunay Kafkas | Turkey | 11 June 2007 | 31 May 2010 |
| Ertuğrul Sağlam | Türkiye | 1 July 2005 | 1 June 2007 |
| Hikmet Karaman | Türkiye | 1 October 2004 | 1 June 2005 |
| Uğur Tütüneker | Türkiye | 1 July 2003 | 1 December 2003 |
| Mehmet Bulut | Türkiye | 1 July 2002 | 1 May 2003 |
| Mustafa Uğur | Türkiye | 1 July 2001 | 1 May 2002 |
| Mehmet Bulut | Türkiye | 1 July 2000 | 1 May 2001 |
Kayserispor Transfers
The recorded arrivals show a varied intake. M. Gockan joined from MSV Duisburg as a free agent, while M. Uçar, F. Özer, G. Değirmenci, J. Tabidze, B. Keser, D. Makarov and Samuel Mather are also listed as free-agent arrivals. F. Hasani and D. Moreno came from Amed as transfers, with Jadel Katongo and G. Sağlam also recorded as transfers. F. Chalov arrived from PAOK on loan. Several returns from loan are recorded, including E. Arıkan, A. Malatyalı, A. Kocaman and B. Gezek. These entries represent a capped selection of recent activity rather than a complete arrivals ledger.
Latest player transfers from
| Player | Team from | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| O. Çağlayan |
Vanspor FK
|
- | 3 September 2026 |
| M. Dulca |
Petrolul Ploiesti
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| C. Şen |
Bodrum FK
|
Transfer | 6 August 2026 |
| F. Özer |
Eyüpspor
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| G. Değirmenci |
Kocaelispor
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| M. Uçar |
Amed
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| T. Seferi |
Bodrum FK
|
Transfer | 6 August 2026 |
| D. Radu |
Petrolul Ploiesti
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| F. Hasani |
Amed
|
Transfer | 6 August 2026 |
| D. Moreno |
Amed
|
Transfer | 6 August 2026 |
| J. Tabidze |
Dinamo Makhachkala
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| S. Kurt |
Amed
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| M. Hayvali |
Shkupi 1927
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| B. Keser |
Rizespor
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
| M. Gockan |
MSV Duisburg
|
Free agent | 6 August 2026 |
Departures recorded include several different movement types. B. Gezek moved to Alanyaspor and E. Balcı to Yeni Mersin Idmanyurdu as transfers, while R. Civelek to Fatih Karagümrük and Ş. Öztürk to Göztepe are also recorded transfers. Free-agent departures include S. Denswil to AEL, F. Soyalp to Amed, O. Piri to Kocaelispor, D. Makarov to Krylia Sovetov, B. Bayazıt to Samsunspor, S. Bahoken to Kyzyl-Zhar, A. Karimi to Sepahan FC and G. Jung to Alemannia Aachen. Returns from loan include L. Bénes, F. Chalov, I. Tuci and B. Kapacak, with loan moves also listed for Alperen Oztas and A. Kocaman. This is a capped sample, not a complete departures total.
Latest player transfers to
| Player | Team to | Transfer type | Transfer date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. Kaya |
Fatsa Belediyespor
|
Transfer | 30 August 2026 |
| G. Onugkha |
Rodina Moskva
|
Free agent | 20 August 2026 |
| Miguel Cardoso |
Erzurumspor FK
|
Transfer | 17 August 2026 |
| B. Gezek |
Alanyaspor
|
Transfer | 7 August 2026 |
| B. Kapacak |
Sivasspor
|
Free agent | 5 August 2026 |
| D. Toköz |
Fatih Karagümrük
|
Free agent | 2 August 2026 |
| E. Balcı |
Yeni Mersin Idmanyurdu
|
Transfer | 19 July 2026 |
| S. Denswil |
AEL
|
Free agent | 16 July 2026 |
| R. Civelek |
Fatih Karagümrük
|
Transfer | 15 July 2026 |
| R. Civelek |
Fatih Karagümrük
|
Transfer | 14 July 2026 |
| F. Soyalp |
Amed
|
Free agent | 9 July 2026 |
| F. Soyalp |
Amed
|
Free agent | 8 July 2026 |
| L. Carole |
Caen
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| B. Bayazıt |
Samsunspor
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
| D. Makarov |
Krylia Sovetov
|
Free agent | 30 June 2026 |
Transfers Synthesis
Kayserispor’s recorded movement reflects several distinct mechanisms rather than one uniform transfer pattern. Arrivals include free-agent additions, permanent transfers, a loan for F. Chalov and multiple returns from loan. The later summer entries include M. Gockan, F. Hasani, D. Moreno, M. Uçar, F. Özer, G. Değirmenci, B. Keser and J. Tabidze, while earlier 2026 activity included Samuel Mather, Jadel Katongo and G. Sağlam. Departures cover permanent transfers, free-agent exits, loans and returns to parent clubs, with destinations including Alanyaspor, AEL, Fatih Karagümrük, PAOK and Union Berlin. Some names appear in both movement lists at different points, such as D. Makarov, F. Chalov, B. Gezek and A. Kocaman, showing that player status changed during the period. Because both lists are capped selections, they describe the shape and variety of movement without establishing a complete balance or total.
Leagues Kayserispor has participated in
Participation records identify Süper Lig and Türkiye Kupası as recent through 2025, with first recorded participation in 2011. Friendlies Clubs is also recorded from 2021 through 2025 and remains part of the recent competition picture. The 1. Lig entry is historical, limited to 2014, and does not carry a recent participation marker. Together, these records place Kayserispor’s documented competitive profile primarily in Turkey’s top flight and domestic cup, alongside club friendlies. The records establish competition participation, not results, titles or a confirmed 2026 fixture list. They provide no standings detail.
More about Kayserispor
Kayserispor, officially Kayserispor Futbol Kulübü, is the football club of Kayseri in Turkey’s Central Anatolia region. The team was founded in 1966 and carries a red-and-yellow identity that is visible in its traditional kits and club presentation. Those colors connect the side to a strong local football culture, while the city’s industrial and commercial character helps define the club’s civic setting.
The club’s history includes periods of institutional change. It was originally established as Kayserispor, later operated through the Kayseri Erciyesspor identity during a merger and rebranding era, and ultimately returned to the Kayserispor name and licence. That continuity remains central to how the club is understood in Kayseri: a modern professional side with roots that reach back to the city’s football organisation in the 1960s.
Home matches are played at RHG EnerTürk Enerji Stadyumu, formerly known as Kadir Has Stadium. The venue’s modern design and substantial capacity provide a fitting stage for the atmosphere associated with Central Anatolian football. Red-and-yellow striped or divided shirts are a familiar visual marker, with the club badge incorporating regional references alongside football symbolism.
Kayserispor’s competitive ecosystem is centred on the Süper Lig and Türkiye Kupası, with recorded participation also including club friendlies and an earlier 1. Lig appearance. The club has periodically reached UEFA competition pathways, including the Intertoto Cup and qualifying rounds associated with the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Cup. It is managed through a presidential and board-of-directors structure, often connected with prominent local industrial and business leaders from the Kayseri region.
Sportingly, Kayserispor has often been characterised as a resilient Süper Lig challenger, seeking to convert stability and local support into stronger upper-table campaigns. Its squads have traditionally combined Turkish experience with international players from several regions, giving the club a broad football identity within Turkey’s top division.
Last matches statistics for Kayserispor
| match | shots | Poss. | Pass % | Fouls | Cards | Saves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Alanyaspor
3 - 1
Kayserispor
|
9 / 19 |
|
86 | 15 | 2 | 5 |
|
Kayserispor
2 - 1
Konyaspor
|
10 / 15 |
|
81 | 10 | - | 2 |
|
Kayserispor
1 - 2
Kasımpaşa
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Vanspor FK
0 - 2
Kayserispor
|
4 / 17 |
|
91 | 7 | - | 2 |
|
Kayserispor
2 - 0
Sivasspor
|
5 / 16 |
|
83 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
|
76 Iğdır Belediyespor
0 - 1
Kayserispor
|
0 / 0 |
|
0% | 0 | - | 0 |
|
Kayserispor
1 - 2
Bursaspor
|
2 / 14 |
|
82 | 14 | 3 | 2 |
|
Fatih Karagümrük
1 - 1
Kayserispor
|
4 / 11 |
|
0% | 15 | 4 | 3 |
|
Erokspor
0 - 3
Kayserispor
|
5 / 9 |
|
0% | 19 | 4 | 3 |
|
Kayserispor
4 - 0
İstanbulspor
|
6 / 19 |
|
91 | 10 | - | 1 |
Detailed statistics Kayserispor
Xtra rating history
Last rating points (most recent matches).
shots Kayserispor
Warnings Kayserispor
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Goalkeeper saves Kayserispor
Latest start lineups Kayserispor (XI)
Kayserispor vs İstanbulspor
1. Lig 2026 - 1585754
Esenler Erokspor vs Kayserispor
1. Lig 2026 - 1585742
Fatih Karagümrük vs Kayserispor
1. Lig 2026 - 1585734
Kayserispor vs Konyaspor
Süper Lig 2025 - 1394735
Alanyaspor vs Kayserispor
Süper Lig 2025 - 1394721
Kayserispor vs Rizespor
Süper Lig 2025 - 1394710
2021-2022
1st shirt
2021-2022
2nd shirt
2021-2022
3rd shirt