Uğur Boral

Turkish footballer with Fenerbahçe success

Uğur Boral - Turkish footballer with Fenerbahçe success
Born

April 14th, 1982
42 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Turkey

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Born in Turkey, a professional footballer played as a winger. Developed through the youth system of Eskisehirspor, debuted in 2001. Transferred to Fenerbahçe in 2004, contributing to the team’s Süper Lig titles. Represented the national team at various levels, participating in UEFA Euro 2008. Later played for teams like Kayserispor and Adanaspor before retiring from professional football.

Won multiple Süper Lig titles with Fenerbahçe

Competed in UEFA Euro 2008 with Turkey

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