22.12.2025 10:35
Argentinian footballer Mauro Icardi, who plays for Galatasaray, increased his goal tally in the Süper Lig to 60 with a goal in the match against Kasımpaşa, surpassing Gheorghe Hagi, who scored 59 goals. With this goal, Icardi became the foreign player with the most goals in Galatasaray's history in the Süper Lig. After the match, Icardi shared an emotional message for Hagi on his social media account, speaking of a legacy beyond the record.
Mauro Icardi, wearing the Galatasaray jersey, increased his goal tally in the Süper Lig to 60 with the goal he scored in the match against Kasımpaşa. The Argentine star surpassed Gheorghe Hagi, who has 59 goals, becoming the foreign player with the most goals in Galatasaray's history in the Süper Lig.
HE SURPASSED HAGI, SETTING HIS SIGHTS ON THE TOP
Mauro Icardi, who has reached a total of 70 goals with the Galatasaray jersey, will claim the title of the most prolific foreign player in the club's history across all competitions if he scores 3 more goals, surpassing Gheorghe Hagi's 72 goals.
A LETTER TO THE LEGEND FROM ICARDI
After the Kasımpaşa match, Icardi shared an emotional message addressed to Gheorghe Hagi on his social media account, speaking of a legacy beyond the record. The Argentine footballer emphasized that Hagi left not only goals for Galatasaray but also identity, character, and pride.
Icardi's letter is as follows;
"Dear Maestro Gheorghe Hagi,
I write these lines with the humility of someone who knows they walk in the footsteps of giants, and with a full heart.
Today, many speak of a record, numbers, and statistics. But I prefer to talk about something much greater: LEGACY.
Surpassing your record does not mean surpassing you. Because you did not just leave goals; you left identity, character, and pride. You made Galatasaray see itself as a great, feared, and respected club. You taught an entire country that this club should be loved forever.
Before us, there was Metin Oktay.
The one who taught what it means to be a Galatasaray fan.
The person who made this jersey a matter of honor, passion, and destiny.
You took this legacy and elevated it to another dimension.
And because of that, those who come after us understood this: here, football is not just played; a history is defended.
Today, I am told that I am Turkey's idol.
It is said that there are children who became Galatasaray fans by watching me.
It is said that there are adults who fell in love with football again with this jersey.
Let me say something very simple but very sincere:
that love did not start with me.
It started with Metin Oktay.
It grew with you.
My role was to honor it.
I did not create this passion. I inherited it.
And my greatest responsibility was to protect it, honor it, and nurture it in new generations.
Today, if a generation proudly says, "I am a Galatasaray fan," it is because giants like you taught that this emblem is defended not only with talent but with character and spirit.
Being an idol is not about scoring important goals.
Being an idol is about remaining in people's memories.
And in this regard, maestro, you will live on forever.
If my name is written close to yours today, I see it as a great honor. Because sharing the same page with a legend like you is not something to be celebrated; it is something to be met with gratitude.
Thank you for everything you are.
Thank you for everything you still are.
Thank you for building the path I have the privilege to walk today.
With admiration, respect, and endless gratitude,
Mauro Icardi."