Who is the greatest Türkiye footballer of all time?

On 33 Legends, Hakan Şükür ranks as the #1 Türkiye player of all time with an overall rating of 89. The all-time top five: Hakan Şükür, Lefter Küçükandonyadis, Metin Oktay, Rüştü Reçber, Arda Turan.

How many legends does Türkiye have in the 33 Legends pool?

Every nation in 33 Legends has the same 33-player pool: 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 12 midfielders and 8 attackers.

Which Türkiye players are rated GOAT or Immortal?

Hakan Şükür headline the GOAT / Immortal tier for Türkiye.

Can I share my Türkiye all-time XI on Instagram, TikTok or X?

Yes — every saved lineup gets a sharable URL. On mobile, the share button opens the native iOS or Android share sheet.

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Okay Yokuşlu

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Can Bartu

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About Türkiye's all-time XI

Türkiye's 33-player pool is led by Hakan Şükür, Lefter Küçükandonyadis, Metin Oktay. Pick from 33 legends across goalkeeper, defence, midfield and attack, with an average rating of 84 and 6 different primary roles among the top eight.

Pick a formation above, drag the legends you want onto the pitch, then save and share your lineup. Built for the 2026 FIFA World Cup conversation — debate-ready, mobile-first, no signup.

The 33 greatest Türkiye football legends of all time

Ranked by 33 Legends overall rating. This is the full pool the all-time XI builder above draws from — every player carries a position, era and tier.

0189Hakan ŞükürSS
0289Lefter KüçükandonyadisST
0388Metin OktaySS
0487Rüştü ReçberGK
0587Arda TuranCAM
0686Bülent KorkmazCB
0786Emre BelözoğluCDM
0886Nihat KahveciST
0986Burak YılmazST
1085Tugay KerimoğluCB
1184Alpay ÖzalanCB
1284Nuri ŞahinCM
1384Sergen YalçınCAM
1483Oğuz ÇetinCM
1583Selçuk İnanCM
1683Hamit AltıntopCM
1783Can BartuCAM
1883Hasan ŞaşLM
1983Rıdvan DilmenRM
2083Cemil TuranST
2182Volkan DemirelGK
2282Gökhan GönülRB
2382Servet ÇetinCB
2482Mehmet TopalCDM
2582Tuncay ŞanlıLM
2681Şenol GüneşGK
2781Recep ÇetinRB
2881Fatih TerimCB
2981Hakan BaltaLB
3081Cengiz ÜnderRM
3180Kaan AyhanCB
3280Okay YokuşluCDM
3379İsmail KöybaşıLB

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Frequently asked questions about Türkiye's all-time XI

Who is the greatest Türkiye footballer of all time?: On 33 Legends, Hakan Şükür ranks as the #1 Türkiye player of all time with an overall rating of 89. The all-time top five: Hakan Şükür, Lefter Küçükandonyadis, Metin Oktay, Rüştü Reçber, Arda Turan.
How many legends does Türkiye have in the 33 Legends pool?: Every nation in 33 Legends has the same 33-player pool: 3 goalkeepers, 10 defenders, 12 midfielders and 8 attackers.
Which Türkiye players are rated GOAT or Immortal?: Hakan Şükür headline the GOAT / Immortal tier for Türkiye.
Can I share my Türkiye all-time XI on Instagram, TikTok or X?: Yes — every saved lineup gets a sharable URL. On mobile, the share button opens the native iOS or Android share sheet.