Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Fenerbahçe's star player, received a head blow in the 53rd minute of the 23 August 2026 match against Konyaspor. A CT scan revealed no findings, and he is scheduled for discharge tomorrow.
Head Shock
During the 2nd week match at Kadıköy, Fenerbahçe defeated Konyaspor 3-0. In the 53rd minute, Aktürkoğlu fell during a duel and struck his head. Medical staff quickly entered the field to intervene, but the player could not continue the game.
Medical Checks
Fenerbahçe announced on 23 August 2026 that at Medicana Health Ataşehir Hospital, the CT scan of Aktürkoğlu showed no findings. The player’s general health is good; he will spend the night in the hospital for precautionary monitoring and will be discharged tomorrow.
Club Statement
The club posted the following message on Twitter on 23 August 2026: "After the head blow sustained in yesterday’s match, our player Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who is under observation for control and precautionary purposes, underwent the planned checks today. No findings were found in the CT scan taken for control. Our player’s general health is good; he will spend the night in the hospital for precautionary purposes and will be discharged tomorrow."
President Aziz Yıldırım, board members, Football Director Oğuz Çetin, and players visited the national player in the hospital after the match.
Current Status
After the head blow, Aktürkoğlu is being monitored by Fenerbahçe’s medical team. The club stated it would share developments regarding his health with the public.
