Forget this look! Those who saw Eren Elmalı’s new image couldn’t recognize the national star.

Forget this look! Those who saw Eren Elmalı’s new image couldn’t recognize the national star.

21.10.2026 23:20

In the 3rd week of the UEFA Champions League, Galatasaray faced Lille, and national team player Eren Elmalı made an image change. The experienced left-back was seen to have had his hair braided again, as he did during the World Cup period. Football fans made humorous comments about Eren Elmalı’s new style, such as “At first, when we didn’t recognize him, we thought he was a new transfer.”

In the 3rd week of the UEFA Champions League, national team player Eren Elmalı of Galatasaray, who faced France's representative Lille away, drew all attention with the new look he took to the field with.

HE RETURNED TO THE WORLD CUP ERA

Before the tough match, the experienced left-back, who underwent an image change, made his mark on the game with his hairstyle. It was seen that Eren Elmalı had his hair re-braided in a way reminiscent of his iconic style from the World Cup period. 

''WE THOUGHT HE WAS A NEW TRANSFER''

For Eren Elmalı, who became a hot topic in a short time with his new appearance on the green pitch, humorous comments were made such as "At first, since we couldn't recognize him, we thought he was a new transfer." 

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