Alpay Özalan
Turkish footballer and national team player

Born
May 29th, 1973
51 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Turkey
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A professional footballer played as a defender. Spent significant career in the Turkish leagues, including stints with clubs like İzmirspor and İstanbul Başakşehir. Contributed to the Turkish national team during multiple international tournaments, including UEFA European Championship in 2000. Known for solid defensive skills and leadership on the field.
Played for Turkey in UEFA Euro 2000
Part of the team that qualified for the 2002 FIFA World Cup
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