10.02.2026 14:00
After the Trabzonspor–Gaziantep FK match, the new profession of Arda Kardeşler, whose refereeing career has come to an end, has been revealed. It has been learned that Kardeşler aims to continue his professional career as a football agent.
This season, after the controversial decision made during the Trabzonspor–Gaziantep FK match in the Süper Lig, Arda Kardeşler, who was dismissed from his refereeing duties by the Turkish Football Federation, decided not to completely sever ties with the green fields.
HE PUT AN END TO HIS REFEREEING CAREER
In line with the decision made by the TFF, Arda Kardeşler, who "hung up his whistle" after the mentioned match, officially ended his professional refereeing career. It was wondered what path Kardeşler would take after refereeing, and his choice turned out to be football player management.
HE IS TAKING A STEP INTO PLAYER MANAGEMENT
According to the news from Ajansspor, Arda Kardeşler has started to take concrete steps for a management career where he will be involved in the transfer processes and career planning of football players. It was stated that Kardeşler aims to take on a different role within football.