Emre Gökay

Emre Gökay — Biography

Emre Gökay is a young Turkish footballer who plays on the wing and in midfield. Born in Kocasinan, he began his professional career at Sivasspor, appeared for the first team at just 17, including on the European stage, and in 2023 was one of the players The Guardian named among the best born in 2006.

He came through the youth ranks of Erkiletspor and Sivasspor and signed his first professional contract with Sivasspor on 1 June 2022. He made his first-team debut on 16 March 2023 as a late substitute in a 4-1 UEFA Europa Conference League defeat to Fiorentina. After scoring in his first league match he became one of the young players the press singled out. In July 2025 he signed a new contract with Sivasspor and continued at the club as a winger.

In his youth years he played for the Turkey U16 and U17 national teams.