Orkun Uşak
Turkish footballer, played for various clubs
Born
November 5th, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Turkey
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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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