Sertaç Şanlı

Sertaç Şanlı (; born 5 August 1991) is a Turkish professional basketball player for Fenerbahçe of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the EuroLeague. He plays at the center position.

Professional career He made his professional debut in the TB2L with Genç Telekom during the 2008-09 season.

In the summer of 2010, he signed a five year contract with Galatasaray.

On 18 October 2011, Sertaç transferred to Tofaş Bursa on a one-year loan deal till end of the 2011-12 season. He played 5 league games for Tofaş Bursa.

He also loaned to Royal Halı Gaziantep for 2013–2014 season and loaned to Uşak Sportif for 2014–2015 seasons.

On 13 July 2015, he signed one year deal with Trabzonspor.

On 8 August 2016, he signed contract with Beşiktaş.

Anadolu Efes (2018–2021) After successful two seasons with Beşiktaş, he signed with Anadolu Efes on 13 June 2018. He averaged 6.3 points and 3.1 rebounds per game in the 2018-19 season, 7.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game in the 2019-20 season. On July 14, 2020, he re-signed with the team. He averaged 8.7 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in the 2020-21 season.

On May 30, 2021, Şanlı helped Anadolu Efes to their first EuroLeague championship in Cologne. He helped the team defeat CSKA Moscow in the semi-final with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 1 block and FC Barcelona in the final with 12 points, 2 rebounds, 1 block performances.

Barcelona (2021–2023) On July 1, 2021, Şanlı signed with FC Barcelona of the Spanish Liga ACB and the EuroLeague. On July 6, 2023, Şanlı amicably parted ways with the Catalan powerhouse.

Fenerbahçe (2023–2025) On July 13, 2023, Şanlı signed a contract with Fenerbahçe of Basketbol Süper Ligi and the EuroLeague until the end of the 2024–25 season.

On May 25, 2025, Şanlı helped Fenerbahçe to their second EuroLeague championship in Abu Dhabi. He helped the team defeat the defending champions Panathinaikos in the semi-final, and Monaco in the final. With this championship, he became the first Turkish basketball player to win the Euroleague title with both Turkish powerhouses, his first title being the 2021 title with Anadolu Efes.

On September 23, 2025, Fenerbahçe parted ways with Sertaç Şanlı.

Dubai Basketball (2025–2026) On September 28, 2025, he signed with Dubai Basketball of the ABA League.

Return to Beşiktaş (2026) On January 13, 2026, he signed with Beşiktaş Gain of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) for a second stint.

Second stint with Fenerbahçe (2026–present) On July 14, 2026, he signed with Fenerbahçe of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) for a second stint.

National team career Şanlı represented the Turkish national team at the EuroBasket 2017, 2019 FIBA World Cup and the EuroBasket 2025.

Career statistics

EuroLeague

EuroCup

Basketball Champions League

FIBA EuroChallenge

Domestic leagues † Denotes seasons in which Şanlı won the domestic league Year Team League

Awards and accomplishments

Anadolu Efes EuroLeague: (2021) 2× Turkish Super League: (2019, 2021) 2× Turkish Presidential Cup: (2018, 2019) Barcelona Spanish ACB League: (2023) Copa del Rey de Baloncesto: (2022) Fenerbahçe EuroLeague: (2025) Turkish Super League: (2024, 2025) Turkish Cup: (2024, 2025)