25.05.2026 19:20
Florent Hadergjonaj, a defender wearing the Corendon Alanyaspor jersey, agreed with Iranian club Persepolis at the start of the season but cancelled this transfer due to the ongoing war between Iran and Israel. The 31-year-old Kosovan full-back, who remained in the Süper Lig, completed the season with a historic performance of 9 goals and 11 assists.
Florent Hadergjonaj, the experienced right-back of Corendon Alanyaspor, left behind the most extraordinary and brightest season of his career. The Kosovar player, who was almost ready to bid farewell to the Süper Lig at the start of the season, delivered a historic performance for the Mediterranean team after his canceled transfer.
WAR TENSIONS CANCELED THE TRANSFER
During the summer transfer window, the 31-year-old defender had reached an agreement on all terms with Persepolis, one of Iran's established clubs, and was preparing to pack his bags. However, the escalating war tensions between Iran and Israel in the Middle East and security concerns completely changed the course of this transfer. Citing security reasons, Hadergjonaj backed out of going to Persepolis at the last moment and decided to stay at Corendon Alanyaspor.
MUCH MORE THAN A FULL-BACK
After this transfer crisis, the Kosovar full-back fully dedicated himself to the game and rose from the ashes with the Alanyaspor jersey. Alongside his successful defensive performances, he impressed with incredible contributions in attack. Completing the season with a stunning statistic of 9 goals and 11 assists across all competitions, Hadergjonaj directly contributed to a total of 20 goals, surpassing a threshold rarely reached by a defender.
ETCHED INTO SUPER LIG HISTORY
The 31-year-old right-back, who played a key role in the points Alanyaspor collected this season, etched his name into history not only for his team but also as one of the most productive defensive players in the Süper Lig.