Alpay Özalan

Turkish footballer and national team player

Alpay Özalan - Turkish footballer and national team player
Born

May 29th, 1973
52 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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