Orkun Uşak

Turkish footballer, played for various clubs

Orkun Uşak - Turkish footballer, played for various clubs
Born

November 5th, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Turkey

Links & References

Started a professional football career in Turkey, primarily as a goalkeeper. Played for several clubs including Göztepe and Kocaelispor. Gained recognition in the Turkish Süper Lig for consistency and performance. Made contributions to teams in both domestic leagues and international competitions.

Played for Göztepe

Played for Kocaelispor

Featured in Turkish Süper Lig

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