The Turkish Süper Lig has wrapped up another season, and with it, the latest update to player market values on Transfermarkt. The league's top striker, Victor Osimhen, remains unchanged at €75m, but the story doesn't end there. The market values of 478 players have been updated, and there are some interesting shifts and surprises.
One of the biggest stories is the rise of Barış Alper Yılmaz, whose market value has increased by 15.4% from €26m to €30m. This makes him the second most valuable player in Türkiye, and his performances in both the Süper Lig and the Champions League have significantly increased interest from European clubs. His physical profile, endless energy, and ability to trouble defenders make him a very unique player. Another important advantage is his versatility, as he can play on both wings, as a striker, and even as a wing-back when needed. Premier League clubs are closely monitoring his development and progress.
Another player who has seen a significant increase in his market value is Gabriel Sara, whose value has gone up by €5m from €22m to €27m. This is enough to share third place with Fenerbahçe midfielder Mattéo Guendouzi (-€1m to €27m). Sara has become one of Galatasaray’s most consistent midfielders this season, and his performances in the Champions League, ability to step up in big matches, and inclusion in Brazil’s extended national team squad in March all had a direct impact on his market value increase. There is especially growing interest from English clubs, and he could be one of the players expected to leave during this summer transfer window.
However, not all the news is good for Galatasaray. German international Leroy Sané saw his market value downgraded €2m to €20m. Sané still maintains a very strong profile in European football, but age-related factors and some inconsistency throughout the season led to a slight decrease in his market value. Despite that, he remains one of the biggest-profile players in the Süper Lig. Sané is still considered an important player for the German national team and is expected to be part of the 2026 World Cup squad. However, given his age and the broader market dynamics of the Turkish league, a slight decline was inevitable. Since arriving in the Süper Lig, his market value has dropped from €32 million to €20 million across multiple updates.
Away from Galatasaray, three young stars have made their mark on Turkish football. Two of them play at Trabzonspor: Christ Inao Oulaï and Felipe Augusto. Oulaï attracted strong attention from European clubs thanks to his rapid development, physical profile, and performances throughout the season despite his young age. Chelsea are among the clubs known to be interested in him, and Trabzonspor reportedly rejected a €25 million offer during the winter transfer window. Oulaï is seen as one of the young talents to watch ahead of the 2026 World Cup. His energy in midfield, dribbling ability, and football intelligence make him stand out. He could break transfer records with a potential move this summer. Oulaï saw his market value increase 35.3% from €17m to €23m.
While Oulaï is expected to feature for Ivory Coast at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Felipe Augusto won’t be in North America with Brazil. But the forward is a player to keep an eye on regardless. It is believed that Zenit and Benfica made offers close to €15 million for Felipe Augusto. The young Brazilian forward attracted attention from several clubs with his performances this season. His pace, finishing ability, and effectiveness inside the penalty area make him a very modern Brazilian striker profile. Augusto saw his market value increase by €5m from €10m to €15m.
The 22-year-old isn’t the only Brazilian forward with a big increase, either. At Göztepe, Juan has done an incredible job replacing Rômulo, who the club sold to Bundesliga side RB Leipzig last summer. Juan has become one of the most valuable players in the Süper Lig outside of the traditional big four clubs. Strong transfer interest and his performances throughout the season significantly increased his market value. Last year, Göztepe sold another Brazilian player, Rômulo, to RB Leipzig for around €20 million, and Juan could complete a similar high-value transfer. Since Göztepe’s owner, Sport Republic, also owns Southampton, the club has a strong pathway to the European market. Their advanced scouting structure continues to produce players like Juan.
In conclusion, the Süper Lig market values update reveals a lot about the league's current state and future potential. The rise of young talents like Oulaï and Augusto, as well as the continued value of established stars like Osimhen and Yılmaz, shows that the league is a hotbed of talent. However, the decline of players like Sané also highlights the challenges the league faces in retaining top talent. As the league continues to grow and develop, it will be interesting to see how the market values shift and evolve over the coming years.
