Olcay Şahan
Turkish footballer, Trabzonspor player
Born
May 26th, 1987
38 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Turkey
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Born in 1987, a professional footballer played primarily as a winger or forward. Spent significant career years with multiple clubs, including a notable spell at Trabzonspor. Gained recognition for performances in Süper Lig and contributing to team success during seasons. Also represented the Turkish national team, earning caps in various international competitions.
Played for Trabzonspor from 2012 to 2017
Scored pivotal goals in Süper Lig matches
Represented Turkey in international fixtures
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