Versatile midfielder who can turn his hand to defence, Penbe made his international bow against Russia in 1994.
Opportunities have been limited since but he is in the squad by virtue of being a Gala player.
Coach Mustafa Denzili must be hoping some of his club success can transpose itself to the international scene.
He got a short taste of Euro 2000 football when he came on for Okan Buruk for the last minute of the Turks opening group match of the tournament. Turkey lost the game 2-1.
A further substitute appearance followed as the Turks clinched qualification from the group with a 2-0 triumph against Belgium.