Turkey welcomes a golden generation: three rising stars valued at a combined €180 million, the oldest only 20 years old.

Norwegian football has already entered a golden era, and now Turkish football is on the verge of its own golden generation. Transfermarkt has updated player valuations outside the Premier League’s top five leagues, where Turkey’s three rising stars have seen a massive surge in their market values. These players are Yildiz, Guiller, and Uzun, whose combined worth now reaches €180 million. The oldest among them is just 20 years old, signaling a promising future for Turkish football.

• Yildiz / Juventus, 20 years old, latest valuation €75 million, a €25 million increase in this Transfermarkt update.
• Guiller / Real Madrid, 20 years old, latest valuation €60 million, a €15 million rise in this Transfermarkt update.
• Uzun / Eintracht Frankfurt, 19 years old, latest valuation €45 million, a €27 million jump in this Transfermarkt update.

In the European World Cup qualifying Group E, Turkey currently holds 9 points from 3 wins and 1 loss in 4 matches, likely securing second place in the group to advance to the playoffs for a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Yildiz, Guiller, and Uzun are all attacking midfielders. If Turkey qualifies for the 2026 World Cup, led by Serie A’s top defensive midfielder and captain Calhanoglu, combined with these three rising stars, Turkey’s midfield strength will be formidable. These players can also use the World Cup stage to prove themselves and ultimately embark on the path to becoming true football stars!