Umut Bulut

Turkish footballer and league champion

Umut Bulut - Turkish footballer and league champion
Born

March 15th, 1983
41 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Turkey

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A prolific forward, contributed significantly to multiple Turkish clubs during a professional career spanning over a decade. Played for Galatasaray, helping the team win several Super Lig titles. Also represented the national team of Turkey in international competitions, adding experience at the highest level of football. Further notable stints included playing for clubs such as Trabzonspor and Kayserispor. Achieved personal milestones, including a distinguished goal tally in domestic competitions.

Won the Turkish Super Lig with Galatasaray

Represented Turkey in international matches

Played for Trabzonspor and Kayserispor

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