The Turkey Under‑21 national football team is the youth side that represents Turkey in international matches for players aged 21 and under. It is run by the Turkish Football Federation, which manages all national teams across age groups. The squad serves as a bridge between youth football and the senior national team. Players often take part in UEFA European Under‑21 Championship qualifying and other international competitions. Their history stretches back many decades, with their first official match played in 1950.
This team is sometimes called Turkey U21s or Ümit Millî, which means "the Youth Team." The squad provides development opportunities for promising young footballers from clubs in Turkey and abroad. Many players who succeed at this level go on to play for the senior national team. The U21 setup gives them experience in competitive matches against other European nations.
Turkey U21 has competed in several UEFA U21 Championship qualification campaigns. Although they reached the final tournament only once in 2000, the team continues to compete hard in qualifiers. The league system and international matches help scouts and coaches identify future talents. The team has had notable victories and tough challenges over the years.
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Statistics for the last 10 matches
In the last 10 official matches, the team has won 4, drawn 4, and lost 2.
During this time, the team has scored 14. On average, the team scores 1.4 (at home – 1.4), with an average of 1.1 goals conceded.
Statistics in the European Mediterranean Football Games Tournament
In the European Mediterranean Football Games tournament, the team scored 6 goals and conceded 4. On average, the Turkey U21 team scores 2 goals per match and concedes 1.33, with an overall average total of goals being 3.33. In home matches, the average number of goals scored is 2, and goals conceded is 1. Away, the team scores an average of 2 goals per match and concedes 2.