Rising Star: Kerem Aktürkoğlu Shines in Galatasaray’s Giants League
Kerem Aktürkoğlu Shines in the Trendyol Super League
In a thrilling match against Bitexen Antalyaspor at RAMS Park in the 27th week of the Trendyol Super League, Kerem Aktürkoğlu emerged as the hero with 2 goals, one of which was a penalty, securing a 2-1 victory for his team.
This season, Kerem has been on fire, scoring a total of 11 goals in the Super League and 3 goals in the UEFA Champions League, bringing his overall tally to an impressive 14 goals. The 25-year-old winger, who joined Galatasaray from Anagold 24Erzincanspor at the start of the 2020-2021 season, has played a total of 160 official matches and found the back of the net 43 times, solidifying his position as one of the key attacking players for his team.
Notably, Kerem achieved a “double” 4 times this season in the Trendyol Super League, showcasing his goal-scoring prowess in matches against Yılport Samsunspor, Trabzonspor, İstanbulspor, and Bitexen Antalyaspor.
Despite facing challenges early in his career, including experiencing the 1999 earthquake as a 10-month-old, Kerem persevered and rose through the ranks of Turkish football. Starting his journey at Gölcükspor and making stops at clubs like Istanbul Başakşehir and Bodrumspor, Kerem eventually found his way to Galatasaray where he continues to shine.
His performances in Galatasaray have not gone unnoticed, as Kerem has become a constant presence in the National Football Team, playing 26 matches and scoring 5 goals in 4 seasons. Additionally, he has used his platform to raise awareness about global issues, including showing support for Palestine in the face of attacks by Israel.
As Kerem Aktürkoğlu continues to excel in the Trendyol Super League and beyond, his journey from the TFF 3rd League to the giants of Turkish football serves as an inspiration to aspiring young players. With his talent, determination, and passion for the game, Kerem is undoubtedly a rising star in Turkish football.
