İlhan Mansız

Turkish footballer and figure skater

İlhan Mansız - Turkish footballer and figure skater
Born

August 10th, 1975
49 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Turkey

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Played professional football as a forward, primarily for Beşiktaş and the Turkish national team. Achieved significant recognition during the 2002 FIFA World Cup, where Turkey finished in third place. Transitioned to figure skating after retiring from football and competed in various national events.

Competed in the 2002 FIFA World Cup

Played for Beşiktaş JK

Represented Turkey in figure skating

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