05.08.2026 17:10
Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson, who was criticized for his performance last season and joined the camp late, has won the trust of head coach Ismail Kartal. Despite Mert Günok's in-form appearance, the experienced coach is preparing to give the goal to Ederson in the critical Sturm Graz match.
While the squad restructuring for the new season continues at Fenerbahçe, the deadlock in the goalkeeping competition has been resolved. Technical director İsmail Kartal made the decision in the competition between Ederson, who fell short of expectations with his performance last season, and local goalkeeper Mert Günok.
EDERSON RETURNS TO THE STARTING ELEVEN
Some of the yellow-navy fans were demanding that the club part ways with Ederson after Mert Günok's successful form and that the goal be entrusted to Mert. However, technical director İsmail Kartal made his choice in favor of the Brazilian goalkeeper. It was stated that the 30-year-old goalkeeper, who joined the pre-season training camp late because he was in the World Cup squad with the Brazilian National Team, has now become fully ready physically. İsmail Kartal plans to give Ederson a starting role in the critical Sturm Graz match in the UEFA Champions League.
LAST SEASON'S RECORD
Ederson, who played 36 matches in all competitions for Fenerbahçe last season, conceded 35 goals. The experienced goalkeeper managed to keep a clean sheet in 13 matches.