05.07.2026 18:30
Ali Palabıyık, who served as a referee in the Süper Lig for many years, has been appointed as the youth development coordinator at Ankaragücü.
Former referee Ali Palabıyık, who served in the Super League for many years, returns to the green fields this time with an administrative role.
TRANSITION FROM COMMENTARY TO MANAGEMENT
After ending his refereeing career, the 44-year-old former referee, who worked as a sports commentator on screen for a while, will now take on a role in management.
SIGNED WITH ANKARAGÜCÜ
Ankaragücü, one of the TFF 2nd League teams, appointed Ali Palabıyık as the youth infrastructure coordinator. Ali Palabıyık, who officiated high-level matches for many years, is expected to organize the club's youth infrastructure, play an active role in discovering young talents, and monitor their development processes in his new tenure with the capital city representative.