Zeynep Mestan Named New Head Coach of Manisa Turgutluspor

Background Zeynep Mestan was born in Bornova, Izmir, in 2004.
She began her football journey in women’s amateur leagues, playing for local teams in Bornova and gaining match experience before turning to coaching.
Club’s Decision Before the new season, Manisa Turgutluspor announced the appointment of the 22‑year‑old Mestan as head coach.
The decision follows the club’s relegation from the Regional Amateur League to the Super Amateur League last season and is part of a broader restructuring effort.
First Female Head Coach Mestan will lead the club’s red‑and‑black squad in the Super Amateur League.
Her appointment is the first time a woman has taken the helm of a Turkish football club, strengthening the representation of women in senior coaching roles.
Management Statements Club officials said the move signals a new era and underscores the importance of supporting young talent.
They view the decision as a model for gender equality and the promotion of emerging players in Turkish football.