The 2019-20 campaign was a season of consolidation for Göztepe as the yellow-red side finished a respectable 11th in the Süper Lig, stabilizing their position under the mid-season arrival of manager İlhan Palut. Leading the attack were the joint top scorers Alpaslan Öztürk and Serdar Gürler, whose 7 goals each proved vital in a campaign built on consistency and securing a safe mid-table finish. The team also reached the Round of 16 in the Türkiye Kupası, marking a solid, respectable year that cemented their place in the top flight.. The 2020-21 campaign saw Göztepe secure a solid mid-table finish, ending up 10th in the Süper Lig for their fourth consecutive season in the Turkish top flight. Leading the charge was the clinical Senegalese forward Cherif Ndiaye, whose 10 goals proved vital, including scoring the opener in a hard-fought match against eventual champions Beşiktaş. This season of consolidation, featuring a blend of experience and emerging talent, successfully cemented the club's status in the elite and remains a defining chapter of their modern stability.