Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı (30 April 1981, İzmir) is a media professional who has been active in Turkey as a columnist and television commentator. Throughout his career he has written for the newspapers Taraf, Takvim and Sabah; and as a commentator he has appeared on the television programs Beyaz Futbol and Derin Futbol. In May 2026 Kütahyalı was included in an investigation into illegal betting and arrested by judicial authorities. During the same period he was sentenced to imprisonment for failing to fulfill his alimony obligations. In addition to his commentary work in political and sports journalism he has been featured in national media due to public lawsuits and legal proceedings against him.

Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı was born on 30 April 1981 in İzmir. He completed his primary and secondary education in İzmir and graduated from İzmir Atatürk High School. He began his higher education at Istanbul Bilgi University but left before completing his degree to enter the media sector. In 2010 he married journalist Nagehan Alçı and the couple had twin children. The pair divorced amicably in 2023.

Kütahyalı began his media career in 2008 as a columnist for the newspaper Taraf. During this period he gained recognition in the press for his analytical and commentary pieces on recent political history and ongoing judicial processes. After his work at Taraf he moved to other media groups and served as a columnist for Takvim and later Sabah. His writings primarily addressed domestic politics bureaucracy and social transformation.

Following his commentary work on political television programs Kütahyalı transitioned into sports media. For many years he served as a permanent commentator on the programs Beyaz Futbol and Derin Futbol broadcast by Beyaz TV.

These programs featuring Kütahyalı have been the subject of academic studies and analyses due to their shift toward performance and spectacle oriented broadcasting in sports journalism. His live broadcast appearances on political and sports topics formed the core of his activities during this phase of his career.

Throughout his career Kütahyalı has faced various legal proceedings due to statements he made on television and in his columns. He was tried and convicted for “publicly demeaning a segment of the population” based on remarks made during live broadcasts. ^【1】 These proceedings have been closely monitored by judicial authorities and the public.

In May 2026 Kütahyalı was included in an investigation into illegal betting conducted by the Republic Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office. He was taken into custody and brought before a court which ordered his detention and sent him to prison. During the same period a separate case concerning his failure to meet alimony obligations under the divorce agreement with his former wife Nagehan Alçı concluded and he was sentenced to imprisonment.