Eyes will be on five Fenerbahce players in Kadikoy!

That matchup will decide the fate of the Galatasaray derby…
With only a short time remaining until the Fenerbahce vs. Galatasaray derby in the 6th week of the Trendyol Super Lig, we have gathered the five standout Fenerbahce players ahead of this pivotal clash in the title race.
The big match is here… Fenerbahce and Galatasaray will face off in the 6th week of the Trendyol Super Lig.
The match, which will be played at Ulker Stadium Sukru Saracoglu Sports Complex, is set to begin at 20:00, with Atilla Karaoglan as the referee.
If Galatasaray wins, they will maintain their lead, but if Fenerbahce secures a victory, they will take the top spot from their arch-rivals. The anticipation is high as the derby draws near.
Before the big derby, we’ve compiled a list of five key Fenerbahce players who could play crucial roles in the outcome…

Dominik Livakovic
Starting the season with the UEFA Champions League 2nd Qualifying Round against Lugano, Dominik Livakovic has been one of Fenerbahce’s standout performers. He has kept clean sheets in four of the five Super Lig matches. The Croatian goalkeeper only conceded in the match against Goztepe. With Fenerbahce having the best defensive record (2 goals conceded) in the league, Livakovic’s role in building play from the back and making crucial saves will be vital. His performance against Galatasaray’s lethal finishers like Victor Osimhen, Mauro Icardi, and Dries Mertens will be highly anticipated.

ISMAYIL YUKSEK
One of the players most discussed by Fenerbahce fans this season, Ismayil Yuksek, will undoubtedly be a key player for his team in the derby. Known for his ability to cover areas for his teammates during high pressing, Yuksek stands out with his dynamism and success in duels. He showcased top-level performance while wearing the national team jersey during the international break and is among the players who will pose the greatest challenge to Galatasaray players in terms of ball recovery.

FRED
We can divide Fenerbahce’s game into two parts: with Fred and without Fred. Undoubtedly, the yellow-blues struggle in matches where Fred does not play. The Brazilian player has almost flawlessly performed the bridging role between the defense and attack this season, making him one of Fenerbahce’s greatest assets in the derby. Fenerbahce has faced serious problems in building play when he’s absent, as they won all matches that featured the “Sambista.” In the match against Lille, where Fred couldn’t play, they suffered 1 defeat and 1 draw, leading to their exit from the competition. In the Super Lig, the Brazilian missed the matches against Adana Demirspor and Goztepe due to injury, resulting in 1 win and 1 draw for Fenerbahce. This season, Fred has also stood out with his scoring ability, netting 3 goals in the 3 league matches he played.

DUSAN TADIC
It would not be wrong to refer to Dusan Tadic as the on-field leader of Fenerbahce. The Serbian star constantly directs his teammates during the game, and when he receives the ball in the final third, he has the potential to create serious goal-scoring threats. The 35-year-old player, used on the right wing by Jose Mourinho this season, has become one of the most trusted names in attack for the yellow-blues. How he performs against Galatasaray’s left back Ismael Jakobs is a point of curiosity. This season, Tadic is tied with Maximin as the player with the most assists (3) across all competitions for his team, while he ranks just behind Edin Dzeko in goals scored with 3.

ALLAN SAINT-MAXIMIN
Allan Saint-Maximin, who joined Fenerbahce during the summer transfer window, is one of the most exciting players for yellow-blue fans due to his dynamic play, dribbling skills, and football intelligence. The matchup between the French star and Kaan Ayhan, who is expected to play as a right back for Galatasaray, will be a key point in the big derby. This season, Maximin has been one of the team’s top assist providers, making him a candidate to be the standout player of the derby with his potential surprises.