Coşkun Özarı
Turkish footballer and coach
Born
1931
94 years ago
Died
June 22nd, 2011
14 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Turkey
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Played as a forward for several clubs in Turkey, notably for Galatasaray. Transitioned into coaching, leading various teams including the Turkish National Team. Achieved recognition for contributions to Turkish football both as a player and as a coach in the domestic league.
Scored goals for Galatasaray
Coached Turkish National Team
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