FIFA imposes transfer bans on four Turkish clubs
01.08.2026 - 15:18 | Last Updated:
FIFA has imposed transfer bans on four Turkish clubs, with Süper Lig side Gençlerbirliği and lower-division teams Antalyaspor, Pendikspor and Hatayspor all facing restrictions on registering new players.
According to FIFA's latest transfer ban register, Gençlerbirliği, Antalyaspor and Pendikspor have each been handed a three-transfer-window ban.
Meanwhile, Hatayspor has been placed under an indefinite transfer ban, which will remain in effect until the issue leading to the sanction is resolved and the restriction is officially lifted.
FIFA did not provide further details in the published register regarding the specific reasons behind the sanctions. Transfer bans are commonly imposed over unresolved contractual disputes, unpaid transfer fees or outstanding financial obligations.
The affected clubs will be unable to register new players during the period of the sanctions unless the bans are lifted after the relevant obligations are fulfilled.
