In Turkey, a footballer punished for illegal betting turned out to be the brother of a famous singer

In Turkey, as part of a large-scale investigation into illegal football betting, an unexpected figure was discovered among the punished players. As it turned out, 20-year-old footballer from "Kirklarelispor" club Ruzgar Derici is the brother of popular singer Irem Derici.

According to BAKU.WS, the Turkish Football Federation at a meeting on November 18, 2025, announced the transfer of cases of 282 footballers accused of violating the rules to disciplinary authorities. Among those punished was Ruzgar Derici.

According to the decision, the young footballer will not be able to play on the field and participate in club events for one year. He has already been excluded from the team. The investigation regarding other footballers is still ongoing.

This incident has caused a huge resonance both in the football community and in the entertainment world. Ruzgar's family connection to the famous singer Irem Derici became public knowledge only after the announcement of his punishment.

It is worth noting that Ruzgar Derici, born on December 24, 2004, began his football career in 2016 at the "Sariyerspor" academy. Subsequently, he played for clubs such as "Kucukcekmece Sinopspor", "Darica Genclerbirligi" and "Buyukcekmece Tepecik Spor". In January 2025, he was transferred to the club "Kirklarelispor".

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