Galatasaray’s iconic goalkeeper Fernando Muslera is on the verge of making history. With both the Süper Lig and Turkish Cup within reach, the Uruguayan could soon become the most decorated player in Turkish football history — surpassing club legend Bülent Korkmaz’s long-standing record of 18 trophies.
As the 2023–24 season enters its final stretch, Galatasaray holds an eight-point lead atop the Süper Lig with just four matches remaining. Needing only four points to secure the title, the Lions are in prime position to defend their domestic crown.
They also have a golden opportunity to complete the double on May 14 in Gaziantep, where they’ll face Trabzonspor in the Turkish Cup final. A victory there, combined with the league title, would bring Muslera’s total silverware haul to a record-breaking 19 trophies — cementing his place not just as a Galatasaray great, but as the most successful foreign player in Turkish football history.
Chasing an Eighth League Title
Now in his 14th season with Galatasaray, Muslera has already collected seven Süper Lig titles since joining the club in 2011. His championship years include:
- 2011–12
- 2012–13
- 2014–15
- 2017–18
- 2018–19
- 2022–23
- 2023–24 (ongoing)
Should Galatasaray seal this year’s title, Muslera will join an elite group of players with eight league championships, standing alongside club icons Bülent Korkmaz, Suat Kaya, and Hakan Şükür.
Cup King
Muslera’s trophy cabinet already boasts 17 titles:
- 6 Turkish Super Cups
- 4 Turkish Cups
- 7 Süper Lig titles
One more trophy will take him to 18, tying Korkmaz’s record — but two would put him ahead as the undisputed most decorated player in Turkish football history.
Longevity and Legacy
Beyond his trophy count, Muslera is already the most capped foreign player in Süper Lig history, having made 440 appearances. He leads the all-time list ahead of Edin Višća (405) and Gökçek Vederson (335).
He also holds the record for the most league titles by a goalkeeper, eclipsing former national team boss Şenol Güneş. His seventh came last season, when Galatasaray clinched the championship with a record 102 points.
Muslera’s consistency, leadership, and loyalty have made him a cult hero among fans. Now, he’s on the cusp of achieving immortality — not just as Galatasaray’s most decorated foreigner, but as Turkish football’s ultimate champion.