Alpay Özalan
Turkish footballer and national team player
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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Football manager and player
Born
May 29th, 1949 76 years ago
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May 29th, 1989 36 years ago
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Educator and U.S. Congressman
Born
May 29th, 1943 82 years ago
Died
April 23rd, 2013 13 years ago — 69 years old
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Born
May 29th, 1993 32 years ago
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American football defensive end
Born
May 29th, 1989 36 years ago
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Cuban discus thrower and Olympian
Born
May 29th, 1991 34 years ago
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