Tuncay

Turkish footballer with club success

Tuncay - Turkish footballer with club success
Born

January 16th, 1982
43 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Turkey

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A professional footballer from Turkey, excelled as a forward during a career that spanned over a decade. Started the professional career at PTT, before moving to bigger clubs, including FC Utrecht and Middlesbrough. Contributed to team's efforts in various leagues and competitions, achieving notable success in the Premier League and multiple cup tournaments. Played for the Turkish national team, earning numerous caps and participating in significant international tournaments.

Played for FC Utrecht and Middlesbrough

Represented Turkey in international competitions

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