Kerem Aktürkoğlu wearing the uniform of Benfica, TFF’s 3rd league made a statement for the age limit decision.
According to the new arrangement of the TFF in the 3rd League 2025-2006 season, clubs, 31 December 2000 and before the maximum of 5 football players will be able to license. Kerem said in a statement on social media that this decision should be revised.
Kerem Aktürkoğlu’s words are as follows:
Turkish Football Federation TFF 3th League for the players wearing the form of the age restriction rule to be put into practice, the first steps of his professional career in that league as an athlete I wanted to share my thoughts.
As it is known, TFF 3rd League clubs, 2025-2026 season, along with the season 31 December 31, 2000 and before five licensed players will be able to have.
TFF 3. League clubs, coaches, athletes and club employees who know many problems closely, I am still in contact with many teammates and teachers. While taking this decision, I am aware that everyone who has a say is using the initiative in good faith and acting in this direction.
Of course, on the basis of this change, young athletes under the age of 25 lies in the idea of taking more time, finding the opportunity and bringing them to the country’s football. Young people play, show themselves, support them, and always support them.
However, I believe that this should be performed without restrictions and prohibitions, without creating grievances for many athletes and their families.
After the new rule; I know that there are many TFF 3th league athletes who will have to break with football, which is the only source of livelihood, will have great problems financially and will be able to re -direct his life at the age of 25.
In relation to the number of professional football teams in Türkiye, TFF 3rd League is experiencing many problems every day to form a standard.
While making decisions and making a number of rule changes, I see that everyone is working hard to bring the country’s football to the better, and I respect it; However, 21 -year -old TFF 3rd League as a footballer as a footballer rising to Galatasaray should not have an age limit.
Therefore, I believe that the decision should be re -evaluated and revised.