Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Saturday, 09 August 2025 22:06 / Updated on Saturday, 09 August 2025 22:06
Daniel Popa (30 years old), the former FCSB striker, debuted in the Turkish first league. The peak of Genclerbirligi was titled by coach Huseyin EROGLU.
The newly promoted, however, lost on the field of Samsunspor, score 1-2. Daniel Popa played 68 minutes, without having any achievement.
Daniel Popa debuted in Turkey's first league for Genclerbirligi
Put on free in winter of FcsbDaniel Popa signed in February with the band that was at that time in the second step in Turkey.
He scored from that moment 8 goals in 15 matches, contributing to the promotion of the team in the first league.
On Saturday, Samsunspor opened the score in the 38th minute, following an 11 -meter blow transformed by Marius (27 years old).
After the break, Genclerbirligi was introduced on the field and Thalisson Kelven (27 years old), the former central defender from U Cluj from season 2023-2024.
Goal 2 came in the 67th minute, through the Danish Carlo Holse (26 years old). Daniel Popa was replaced a minute later with midfielder Goktan Gurpuz (22 years old).
The only goal of the Genclerbirligi came in the 88th minute and was successful by the Turkish Metehan Mimroglu. It was not enough, however, to get at least one point.
VIDEO. The summary of the match between Samsunspor and Genclerbirligi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ekd5uvyutq
For Popa & Co follows the duel on its own ground with Antalyaspor, scheduled on August 17, from 19:00.
Daniel Popa is listed at 650,000 euros by the specialized site Transfermarkt. Will normally play at Genclerbirligi at least until 2027.
I think it was a good time at FCSB. Even though I could not impose myself and score a lot of goals, overall it was a good experience. I played at the Romanian champion, I met very good players and I think it was a good experience that helped me a lot in my life.
– Daniel Popaabout the experience from FCSB
