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Vincenzo Montella
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Third place (2002)
Türkiye are back at the World Cup after beating Romania and Kosovo in the play-offs, and their younger attacking core makes them more than a nostalgia story.
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Türkiye sealed their return to the World Cup in emotional fashion, and FIFA's late-March report states that Vincenzo Montella guided the Crescent Stars through the UEFA play-offs with a 1-0 win over Kosovo after already seeing off Romania. This is not just a nostalgic return. It is a squad with genuine high-end young talent around Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz.
Midfielder
Inter Milan
Calhanoglu remains the most experienced creative leader in the side and still shapes their set-piece and possession game.
Midfielder
Real Madrid
Guler is one of the tournament's more exciting young creators and gives Türkiye a genuine difference-maker between the lines.
Forward
Juventus
FIFA's qualification coverage specifically mentioned Yildiz as one of the stars who will make Türkiye believe in a strong tournament.
Goalkeeper
Galatasaray
Çakır is Türkiye's undisputed first choice and one of the most in-form goalkeepers in Europe, with a string of commanding performances for Galatasaray earning him national icon status.
Winger
Galatasaray
Yılmaz has been one of Galatasaray's most dangerous attackers this season and gives Türkiye a direct, versatile option across the front line with real Champions League experience behind him.
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