How many caps did Mehmet Topal win for Turkey?

Mehmet Topal won 81 caps for Turkey, scoring 2 goals.

Which clubs did Mehmet Topal play for?

Dardanel Spor A.Ş. (2004–2006), Galatasaray S.K. (2006–2010), Valencia CF (2010–2012), Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2012–2019), İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. (2019–2021), Beşiktaş J.K. (2021–2022).

Where does Mehmet Topal rank among Türkiye's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Mehmet Topal #24 of Türkiye's 33 greatest players of all time.

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Mehmet Topal

CDM box-to-box

Caps · Turkey

Goals · Turkey

Life

1986

Clubs

Galatasaray S.K., Fenerbahçe Istanbul, İstanbul Başakşehir F.K.

#24

Editorial rank of 33 for Türkiye

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Mehmet Topal was a classic defensive midfielder, a tireless destroyer renowned for his tackling ability and vital role in anchoring the midfield for Valencia and Fenerbahçe. Career record: 81 caps and 2 goals for Turkey; club career at Galatasaray S.K., Fenerbahçe Istanbul, İstanbul Başakşehir F.K..

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q348199

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Career record

2004–2006	Dardanel Spor A.Ş.
2006–2010	Galatasaray S.K.
2010–2012	Valencia CF
2012–2019	Fenerbahçe Istanbul
2019–2021	İstanbul Başakşehir F.K.
2021–2022	Beşiktaş J.K.
Turkey	81 caps, 2 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Turkey checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Turkey checked 4 October 2026

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Around Topal in the almanac

One rank above: Gökhan Gönül at #23.

One rank below: Servet Çetin at #25.

Türkiye's editorial top five: Hakan Şükür · Lefter Küçükandonyadis · Metin Oktay · Arda Turan · Hakan Çalhanoğlu.

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