Tayfun Korkut

Football manager and former player

Tayfun Korkut - Football manager and former player
Born

April 2nd, 1974
51 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Turkey

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Born in 1974, this individual played football primarily as a defender and transitioned to management after retiring from playing. He had a career in Turkish football, where he played for clubs including VfB Stuttgart and Aydınspor. Following his playing days, he took on various managerial roles in clubs, most notably managing teams in the Süper Lig. His strategies often focused on team cohesion and tactical discipline. Over the years, he earned respect within the football community for his leadership on and off the pitch.

Managed teams in Turkey's Süper Lig

Played for VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga

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