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The goalkeeper arrives at Old Trafford with 166 career appearances and 53 clean sheets to his name, becoming Manchester United's first-ever Turkish player.
Bayindir spent his formative years in the youth systems of Bursaspor, Arabayatagispor, Bursa Yolspor and Ankaragucu in his native country, before making his senior debut for the latter club. He helped Ankaragucu achieve consecutive promotions in the 2016/17 and 2017/18 seasons, as they reached the Super Lig, before making his Turkish top-tier bow in November 2018. Altay made 17 appearances in his first-ever Super Lig campaign, keeping five clean sheets. Turkish giants Fenerbahce came calling ahead of the 2019/20 term and he completed a subsequent switch to the Istanbul-based club in July 2019. Bayindir’s clean-sheet tally doubled from five to 10 across his first two seasons in the Turkish city, and his exploits didn’t go unnoticed by his country, who called him up for UEFA Nations League qualifiers against Hungary and Russia in November 2020. He had previously represented his nation at several youth levels. It wasn't until seven months later, however, that the goalkeeper made his senior international debut, playing in a 2-1 friendly win over Azerbaijan in May 2021. Over the previous two terms, Bayindir has added Champions League, Europa League and Europa Conference League experience to his CV with Fenerbahce and played his part in their run to lifting the Turkish Cup in 2022/23. The Turkey international’s performances caught the attention of Erik ten Hag and co at United, before the shot-stopper was acquired as our fourth signing of the summer 2023 transfer window, completing his move to Manchester on deadline day.
Goalkeeper
Turkey
14 Apr 1998
1 Sep 2023
Two of our stoppers are clear on what United's mindset should be at Wembley on Sunday.
Altay Bayindir discusses hostile atmospheres, life in Manchester, footballing heroes and more in his UTD Podcast...
Altay has been ruled out of Sunday's fixture and Turkey's internationals due to injury.
Goalkeeper edit | We go behind the scenes at training, with Altay Bayindir and Andre Onana…
🇹🇷 Old Trafford has a new flag on display, on the back of Altay Bayindir's history-making debut...
Training Highlights | Altay Bayindir, Tom Heaton and our young goalkeepers are all pushing each other on...
Our goalkeeper described the 'special' feeling of making his debut for the Reds.
Altay Bayindir discusses making his debut and becoming our first Turkish player, after our victory at Newport...
The manager confirms when Andre is expected back after the Africa Cup of Nations.
Erik has fielded a strong side for the Rodney Parade tie but Marcus Rashford is out through illness.
The boss has revealed who will start between the sticks at Rodney Parade.
Bayindir or Heaton? Wes Brown predicts who will get the nod in goal against Newport County...
Goalkeepers' Union | Get to know United's first-ever Turkish player, Altay Bayindir and his positive energy...
You'll love what Altay has to say about the keepers' union at United.
Altay Bayindir is unlikely to start, but his knowledge of Turkish football and Galatasaray is extremely valuable...