Erdal Güneş

Erdal Güneş (born 29 May 1982) is a Turkish football coach and former player and manager.

Professional career
Güneş is a youth product of Gaziantepspor, and signed his first professional contract with them in 2000. He spent his early career with Gaziantep-based clubs Gaziantepspor, and their affiliates at the time Gaziantep FK and Gaskispor. In 2007 he briefly moved to Kayserispor, followed with a first stint at Altay, Diyarbakırspor, Mersin İdman Yurdu, and a second stint at Altay. He returned to Gaziantep FK in 2014, and ended his career with them in 2017.

International career
Güneş is a youth international for Turkey, having played for the Turkey U17s, Turkey U21 and Turkey B national team.

Managerial career
Güneş was named the assistant manager at Gaziantep FK in 2017, immediately after his playing career. He was named the interim manager for the club on 27 January 2023 with 2 wins in 3 matches, before the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake caused the club to withdraw from the league for the rest of the season. He was officially named manager of Gaziantep FK on 24 May 2023, signing a 2-year contract.

Honours

 * Mersin İdman Yurdu
 * TFF First League: 2010–11