05.11.2026 13:11
Aleksey Batrakov, who shone with the two goals he scored in the Champions League match where Galatasaray defeated Stuttgart 2-0, is drawing attention not only for his performance but also for his private life. While the Russian footballer's wife, Irina Podshibyakina, leaving her profession and settling in Istanbul has become a matter of curiosity, the 21-year-old star's number of followers on his social media account has also exceeded 1 million in the last three months.
Galatasaray's Russian star Aleksey Batrakov has become a favorite of the yellow-and-red fans with his performances in recent weeks. The young footballer, who brought his team victory with the two goals he scored against Stuttgart, has made a name for himself with the records he broke in the Champions League, while his private life has also become a matter of curiosity.
HIS WIFE GAVE UP HER PROFESSION AND SETTLED IN ISTANBUL
It has been claimed that Batrakov's wife, Irina Podshibyakina, gave up her profession and settled in Istanbul in order to support the young footballer's career. This decision, which came to the agenda with the Russian star's rise at Galatasaray, attracted attention.
BROKE A RECORD IN THE STUTTGART MATCH
Batrakov scored both goals in the match in which Galatasaray defeated Stuttgart 2-0. The 21-year-old footballer, who found the net in the 12th and 15th minutes of the match, became the first player to score two goals in the first 15 minutes of a Champions League match in the yellow-and-red shirt. Batrakov, who was selected as the man of the match, also earned the title of the youngest footballer to score two goals in the Champions League in a Galatasaray shirt.
5 GOALS IN THE LAST 6 MATCHES, A HISTORIC PERFORMANCE IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
The Russian star, who scored five goals in his last six official matches, also found the net in the matches against Barcelona, Lille and Konyaspor. Batrakov, who celebrated a goal in three consecutive Champions League matches, scored four of the eight goals Galatasaray has scored in the competition this season. The young player thus became the third foreign footballer, after Jardel and Victor Osimhen, to score at least four goals in a Champions League season in the yellow-and-red shirt.
HIS FOLLOWER COUNT EXCEEDED 1 MILLION IN THREE MONTHS
Batrakov's successful performance on the field was also reflected in the number of followers on his social media account. The young footballer, who had 94,400 followers on August 20, 2026, exceeded 1 million followers as of November 4. It is stated that the Russian player, who gained more than 906,000 new followers in about three months, has also attracted the attention of European clubs.
RELEASE CLAUSE 55 MILLION EUROS
It is stated that Batrakov, who has also stood out in the transfer market with his performance at Galatasaray, has a 55 million euro release clause in his contract. It is assessed that if the young star continues his successful performance, the interest of European clubs may increase further.