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OCTOBER 14 • Associated Press

Sets up equalizer Elmali supplied the assist for Aral Simsir's equalizer against Italy on Monday.

Impact Elamli redirected Zeki Celik's delivery across goal for Simsir, resulting in the only goal for Turkey. The left-back now has three assists in 28 senior appearances for the national team, with two of them coming in 2026. However, the 26-year-old has seen few chances with Galatasaray as he's only started once in the Super Lig despite featuring six times for the Turkish giants. Likewise, Elamli has managed no goal involvement across 167 minutes in the Turkish top flight.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Available following ban Elmali has cleared his ban from Turkish Football due to illegal gambling and played three games since then, being an option again for Galatasaray.

Impact Elmali is no longer suspended due to illegal gambling and has played three games with Galatasaray since then. The defender has mainly been a bench option in the Champions League for the Lions this season, therefore his return won't affect the starting squad, especially now that Ismail Jakobs is fully back fit.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended due to betting probe Elmali has been suspended by the Turkish Football Federation for an investigation into illegal gambling, according to Colin Millar of The Athletic.

Impact Elmali is not available for Galatasaray for the time being, after the TFF opened up an investigation into numerous players across the league for illegal gambling. This is a blow to the club, as he began the competition in a starting role. The defender has no return date set in place at the moment, out until the investigation is complete or he is cleared of his allegations. Ismail Jakobs should continue to start at left-back due to Elmali's absence.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE