Fatih Terim
Football manager and player, UEFA Cup winner
Born
September 4th, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Turkey
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A former football player and manager, achieved significant success in both roles. Played predominantly for Galatasaray during a career as a defender. Transitioned into management, leading Galatasaray to multiple Turkish Süper Lig titles and the UEFA Cup in 2000, becoming the first Turkish team to win a major European competition. Managed the Turkish national team multiple times, guiding them to the semi-finals of UEFA Euro 2008. Known for a strong tactical approach and building competitive teams.
Won UEFA Cup with Galatasaray in 2000
Led Turkish national team to Euro 2008 semi-finals
Secured multiple Turkish Süper Lig titles
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