21.10.2025 11:52
Galatasaray's star footballer İlkay Gündoğan distributed the entire bonus of 500,000 Turkish Liras he received after the victory against Liverpool to the club staff at Florya. The experienced player's gesture received great appreciation within the community.
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Galatasaray's on-field leaders, İlkay Gündoğan, continues to be an example not only with his football but also with his character. The behavior exhibited by the star player after the victory against the English giant Liverpool in the Champions League has garnered appreciation.
DISTRIBUTED 500 THOUSAND LIRA BONUS TO STAFF
According to a report by Takvim, the 34-year-old star player distributed the entire 500 thousand lira bonus he received after the victory over Liverpool to the staff working at Florya Metin Oktay Facilities. With this gesture, he won the hearts of both his teammates and club employees.
Acting with the understanding that "leadership exists not only on the field but everywhere," Gündoğan reinforced his title as an "exemplary professional" with this behavior.
SENSITIVE TO HELPING OTHERS
İlkay Gündoğan has previously drawn attention with his philanthropy. During the earthquakes centered in Kahramanmaraş, the national football player sent a truckload of aid materials to the region and had also supported many social responsibility projects during his time playing in England.
EARNED THE NICKNAME "LOCKSMITH GÜNDOĞAN"
Having transferred to Galatasaray at the beginning of the season, Gündoğan quickly became the brain of the team. The star player, who has produced 1 goal and 1 assist in 5 matches in the Super League, has made a total of 15 key passes in 7 matches, earning him the nickname "Locksmith Gündoğan."
Most recently, the national player stood out with 1 assist and 3 key passes in the Başakşehir match and had also found the net in the Beşiktaş derby. One of the most trusted names of head coach Okan Buruk, İlkay Gündoğan directs the team's organization with his on-field leadership and game intelligence.
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