Samet Akaydin, former Panathinaikos defender and Turkish national team player, is now dating Hazal Caglar, a rising Turkish actress known for her role in the series Gönül Dağı.

The couple’s relationship became public via Instagram, where Akaydin showed his affection by liking Caglar’s posts with heart emojis. Hazal has a background in acting and business administration, with her career beginning in 2020. Before her acting career, she worked as a presenter on Galatasaray’s YouTube channel. Born and raised in Istanbul, Hazal has since gained popularity in Turkish television.