Kayserispor's 37-year-old veteran goalkeeper Gökhan Değirmenci has kept clean sheets in seven of the eleven 1. Lig matches played this season. This performance has been a cornerstone of the team's campaign to stay at the top of the league table. The team sits first with 26 points from a record of eight wins, two draws, and one loss, and is unbeaten in its last five matches with four wins and a draw.
Değirmenci stated, "We did not concede a goal in seven matches." Reflecting on the team's recent form, the keeper added, "After one defeat and one draw, we won five matches in a row.
Kayserispor sits first in the 1. Lig with 26 points from 11 games. The team has scored 24 goals and conceded only 7 this season, with Değirmenci's statistic underlining the defensive solidity. They hold a one-point lead over second-placed Bursaspor.
RECENT WEEKS' PERFORMANCE
The team is unbeaten in its last five league matches. During this run, they beat Antalyaspor 4-0, Manisa FK 3-2, and Mardin 1969 1-0. In the victory over Antalyaspor, goals came from Daniel Moreno, Taulant Seferi, and Manadi Camara. Their most recent outing was a 2-2 draw with Batman Petrolspor, where Florent Hasani scored twice. The season's top scorer is Taulant Seferi with 9 goals in 11 appearances.
Gökhan Değirmenci, the player with the most minutes for the team, has been wearing the Kayserispor shirt for four and a half seasons. The experienced keeper, who previously played for Kayseri Erciyesspor for a year and a half, emphasised the team's unity and solidarity.
Kayserispor's next league fixture is away to Pendikspor on Sunday, 25 October 2026. The team, which lost 2-1 to the 17th-placed side in a pre-season friendly, aims to take all three points this time. Değirmenci is ready to keep another clean sheet in the Pendikspor match.
This story first appeared at aa.com.tr
Kayserispor goalkeeper Gökhan Değirmenci explained his role within the club. Değirmenci said, "Our management asked me to be a big brother to the team. I explain the club's structure, community and city to my teammates." The experienced goalkeeper said the team's unity and solidarity made things easier. As of 24 October 2026, Kayserispor leads the 1. Lig with 26 points.
