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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