Gökhan Ünal

Turkish footballer and strikers

Gökhan Ünal - Turkish footballer and strikers
Born

July 23rd, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Turkey

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Born in 1982, this footballer began his professional career at Kayserispor. He went on to play for several clubs, including Trabzonspor, where he achieved significant success in Turkish football. The footballer had a stint at the national level representing Turkey in international competitions, enhancing his reputation as a striker. He was also part of the team that won the 2006 Turkish Cup with Trabzonspor.

Played for Trabzonspor

Won the 2006 Turkish Cup

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