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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