In the latest Süper Lig market value update, the dynamics of Turkish football have undergone significant changes, with several players experiencing both highs and lows in their valuations. This update reveals that, while 111 players saw their market values soar, 217 faced a slumping market, highlighting a stark contrast in the overall landscape of Turkish football.
Notably, the market values of major clubs have also seen a downward trend. Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe, and Beşiktaş—traditionally regarded as powerhouses in the Turkish football scene—each reported notable decreases. Galatasaray leads this decline, witnessing an 11 million euro drop in its squad's value, bringing it to 266.3 million euros. Fenerbahçe was not far behind, as its valuation fell by 6.7 million euros to 235.3 million euros, while Beşiktaş's value slipped by 2.4 million euros, setting its market value at 117.9 million euros.
This decrease can be primarily attributed to their unfortunate performances in European competitions. As Turkish football expert Gökhan Yagmur puts it, “The three giants could not turn their high investments into success in Europe once again. Beşiktaş was out in the group stage, Gala in the playoff round, and Fener in the Round of 16. That’s too little for their squad values.”
The performance inconsistency among these élite teams provides room for the meteoric rise of surprise teams. Göztepe and Samsunspor alike have experienced market value increases during this time, with Göztepe notably rising by 5.6 million euros to 38.9 million euros. Yagmur explains the situation by stating, “Samsunspor’s sporting success in the league is remarkable. They had a transfer ban this season, so they could not strengthen their squad to increase their market values. Their key players are often older. On the contrary, Göztepe, with its relatively young squad, stands stronger market-wise.”
Among the players with the most significant market value increases are several young talents, including the 18-year-old defender Yasin Özcan who increased by 1.5 million euros to 6 million euros and the 19-year-old striker Keny Arroyo from Beşiktaş who saw his value rise by 3 million euros to 7 million euros. Arroyo transferred to Beşiktaş from Independiente for 5.67 million euros, securing 50% of his rights. His swift rise is garnering attention following his debut goal scored in a Cup match.
Fenerbahçe’s standout talent, 19-year-old Yusuf Akçiçek has surged a remarkable 5.35 million euros, reaching a current value of 5.5 million euros, which is a significant reflection of his growing reputation under the coaching of José Mourinho, showcasing potential that has intrigued various scouts from clubs like Bayern Munich and several Premier League teams.
However, not everything in the league is pointing to improvement. A glaring example is the market value of Victor Osimhen, the highest valued player in Süper Lig history, which fell from 75 million euros to 70 million euros. Yagmur elaborates on this fluctuation, saying, “His loan only came about because he fell out with Napoli and did not want to sit idly in the stands there. Offers were made, but an agreement could not be reached.” Despite being viewed as a star, Osimhen's temporary stay at Galatasaray, per Yagmur's analysis, reflects his status as merely a rental: “The fact that he will not stay long means we chose to keep his value at the height of the buy option.”
The implications of such market shifts resonate through the Süper Lig, where 13 players from Galatasaray received downgrades, while only a few, like the aforementioned Arroyo, made significant progress. Over at Beşiktaş, the situation mirrored Galatasaray’s struggles, as 17 players were downgraded while a handful proved resilient in their value gains.
In conclusion, this Süper Lig update encapsulates the volatile nature of football valuations tied closely to performance outcomes. As teams struggle for consistency on the field, the fluctuating market values illustrate the challenges they face in translating investments into success, both domestically and on a broader European stage.
