Kenan Yildiz's emergence at Juventus, along with Hakan Calhanoglu's Ballon d'Or nomination, showcases the rising talent in Turkish football amid challenges for local players.
Despite recent international successes, Turkish football struggles with homegrown talent development, evidenced by national team players mostly being imports or raised abroad, reflecting short-term club strategies.
The paradox of Turkish football reveals a proud domestic fanbase while clubs prefer foreign players, hindering local talent's pathway even as new stars like Arda Guler rise up.
The Big Three clubs in Turkey—Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, and Besiktas—often prioritize foreign signings for quick results, limiting opportunities for locally developed players, which is detrimental to the national team's potential.
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