Gökhan Zan
Professional footballer, Turkish national team
Born
September 7th, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Turkey
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A football defender, contributed significantly to club and national team success. Played primarily for Beşiktaş, winning multiple Süper Lig titles. Achieved 29 caps for the Turkish national team, including participation in the UEFA Euro 2008. Known for defensive skills and leadership on the field.
Won Süper Lig titles with Beşiktaş
Represented Turkey in UEFA Euro 2008
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