03.11.2026 13:42
The 12-month suspension of 45-year-old striker Murat Uluç, who was banned at Altay last season due to a betting investigation, has ended. Uluç, who has scored 154 official goals in his career and holds the titles of the oldest footballer to score in the 1st League, 2nd League, 3rd League and Turkish Cup, will be able to play in Saturday's away match against Etimesgut SK if head coach Tuna Üzümcü gives him a chance. Uluç is 1.5 years older than his former teammate Üzümcü.
At Altay, one of the 3rd League Group 2 teams, 45-year-old striker Murat Uluç, who received a 12-month ban from competitions in last season's betting investigation, is preparing to return to the football pitch now that his ban has ended. The experienced goalscorer, who has been taking part in training since the start of the season, was unable to play in the 9 matches played.
HE COULD PLAY ON SATURDAY
It was stated that Murat Uluç could take part if head coach Tuna Üzümcü gives him a chance in Saturday's away match against Etimesgut SK.
THE OLDEST SCORER TITLES ARE HIS
Murat Uluç, who has scored 154 goals in official matches in his career, holds the titles of the oldest footballer to score in the 1st League, 2nd League, 3rd League and Turkish Cup.
Murat Uluç retired from football in 2019 and after serving as sporting director and coach at the club, he returned to the pitch in 2022 due to Altay's transfer ban. Murat, who previously left football for 3 years, is preparing to play again after another 1-year break.
Murat Uluç, who will be the oldest footballer in the league, is 1.5 years older than head coach Tuna Üzümcü, who is also his former teammate.