Hasan Şaş

Turkish football player and manager

Hasan Şaş - Turkish football player and manager
Born

August 1st, 1976
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Turkey

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Played as a midfielder for Galatasaray and the Turkish national team. Achieved success in the 2000 UEFA Cup, becoming the first Turkish team to win a major European competition. Transitioned to coaching, managing various teams in Turkey. Contributed to the development of young players through coaching roles after retirement.

Won the UEFA Cup with Galatasaray in 2000

Represented Turkey in international competitions

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