Turgay Şeren
Turgay Sabit Şeren (15 May 1932 – 6 July 2016) was a Turkish football player, who was a one-time goalkeeper of Galatasaray. He played for Galatasaray between 1947 and 1966 and was capped 52 times for Turkey,[3] including two matches at the 1954 FIFA World Cup.[4] His heroic saves against West Germany in 1951 in Berlin was what he is still remembered for. Turkey had won 2–1. Because of that unforgettable day, he is nicknamed as "Berlin Panteri" (Panther of Berlin). He also coached Galatasaray.[5] Şeren was awarded a testimonial match by the club in 1967 in Istanbul, inviting players like Ion Pârcălab, Lev Yashin and Ion Nunweiller.[6][7]
Turgay Şeren (left) in 1958 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Türkay Sabit Şeren | ||
Date of birth | 15 May 1932 | ||
Place of birth | Ankara, Turkey | ||
Date of death | 7 July 2016 84) | (aged||
Place of death | Istanbul, Turkey | ||
Playing position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1947–1967[1] | Galatasaray SK | 631[2] | (0) |
National team | |||
1950–1966 | Turkey | 52 | (0) |
Teams managed | |||
1968–1969 | Mersin İdmanyurdu | ||
1969–1970 | Vefa S.K. | ||
1970–1971 | Samsunspor | ||
1979–1980 | Galatasaray SK | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
After his retirement, Şeren became a football columnist and a television commentator.
Şeren died at age 84 on 6 July 2016. He was interred at Zincirlikuyu Cemetery following a memorial service held at the Türk Telekom Arena and the religious funeral service at Teşvikiye Mosque on 9 July 2016. He was survived by his son Emre Şeren[8]
Career statistics
Club
Club | Season | League[9] | Cup[10] | League Cup[11] | Europe[12] | Total | |||||
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Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Galatasaray SK | 1946–47 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 |
1947–48 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | |
1948–49 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | |
1949–50 | 20 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 20 | 0 | |
1950–51 | 12 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 12 | 0 | |
1951–52 | 14 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | 0 | |
1952–53 | 16 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 | 0 | |
1953–54 | 14 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 | 0 | |
1954–55 | 15 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 | 0 | |
1955–56 | 15 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 15 | 0 | |
1956–57 | 18 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
1957–58 | 18 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 18 | 0 | |
1958–59 | 7 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 0 | |
1959 | 8 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 0 | |
1959–60 | 34 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 34 | 0 | |
1960–61 | 33 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 33 | 0 | |
1961–62 | 36 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 36 | 0 | |
1962–63 | 22 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 38 | 0 | |
1963–64 | 28 | 0 | 6 | 0 | - | - | 5 | - | 39 | 0 | |
1964–65 | 7 | 0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | 0 | |
1965–66 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 25 | 0 | |
1966–67 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | - | - | - | 11 | 0 | |
Career total | 352 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 385 | 0 | |
Honours
As player
Galatasaray
- Süper Lig: 1961–62, 1962–63
- Turkish Cup: 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1965–66
- Turkish Super Cup: 1966
- Istanbul Football League: 1948–49, 1954–55, 1955–56, 1957–58
- TSYD Cup: 1963, 1966
Records
- Most appearances for Galatasaray SK (631)[13]
- Most appearances at Kıtalar Arası Derbi (54)
- Most total seasons as Galatasaray SK 1st Goalkeeper (15)
References
- http://www.galatasaray.org/kulup/haber/11312.php
- http://www.galatasaray.org/kulup/haber/11312.php
- "TFF". TFF.
- Seren Turgay – FIFA competition record
- http://www.mackolik.com/Antrenor/2598/Turgay-Seren
- Yaşin, Turgay'la Vedalaşırken ağladı Milliyet. 07.07.1967
- Turkey's legendary goalkeeper Turgay Şeren dies at age 84
- "Turgay Şeren için ikinci tören TT Arena'da yapıldı". Zaman (in Turkish). 9 July 2016. Archived from the original on 10 July 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2016.
- Includes Süper Lig, Istanbul Football League and Milli Küme Şampiyonası
- Includes Türkiye Kupası
- Includes Atatürk Cup, Chancellor Cup, TFF Süper Kupa and TSYD Cup
- Includes UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup and UEFA Super Cup
- http://www.galatasaray.org/kulup/haber/11312.php
Sporting positions | ||
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Preceded by İsfendiyar Açıksöz |
Galatasaray S.K. Captain 1960–1967 |
Succeeded by Metin Oktay |