Ömer Çatkıç

Turkish football goalkeeper and coach

Ömer Çatkıç - Turkish football goalkeeper and coach
Born

October 15th, 1974
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Turkey

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A football goalkeeper, played primarily for clubs in Turkey including Kocaelispor and MKE Ankaragücü. Represented the Turkish national team. Transitioned into coaching after retirement from professional play.

Played for Kocaelispor in the Süper Lig

Represented Turkey in international competitions

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