According to Fanatik, 27-year-old Turkish defender Atakan Çankaya has been transferred to Iğdır FK. Iğdır FK announced the transfer of the 27-year-old defender. The club stated that an agreement was reached with the right-back and that he has signed a 2.5-year contract. The club also stated that Atakan Çankaya played for Fatih Karagümrük last season. Iğdır FK welcomed Atakan Çankaya and wished him success. In the 2025/2026 Süper Lig season, he has made 17 appearances, scored 1 goal, and provided 2 assists. Çankaya has 7 caps for the Türkiye U21 national team. His market value is estimated to be €1.20m by Transfermarkt.