23 Mert Günok
Mert Günok, 1989-03-01, Goalkeeper for Türkiye, plays for Beşiktaş. 25 international caps, 0 goals. Part of Türkiye's 2026 World Cup Group D squad.
Biography
Beşiktaş goalkeeper who made a crucial save at Euro 2024. Currently plying his trade at Beşiktaş, a commanding presence between the posts, Mert Günok is known for sharp reflexes and assured shot-stopping, serving as the last line of defense for Türkiye. Has earned 25 international caps. Born in 1989, the 37-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Türkiye at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 2 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
He was the first-choice goalkeeper of the national team during the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifying stage, in which they qualified for the finals, and was their starting goalkeeper at UEFA Euro 2024.
In 2017, he signed for İstanbul Başakşehir, where he attained a third Süper Lig title in the 2019–20 season.
Günok represent Turkey at international competitions to date, starting from under-16 level in 2004, and made his senior international debut in 2012.
Günok started his youth career with a short spell in Kocaelispor and then joined Fenerbahçe in 2001, where he was eventually promoted to professional status and played at Süper Lig level, winning two league titles.