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Türkiye · 2000sAlpay Özalan
Rating
Caps
90
Goals
4
Life
1973
Clubs
Beşiktaş J.K. (Football), Aston Villa, 1. FC Köln
#12
Editorial rank of 33 for Türkiye
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The people's rank, live from duel votes
A no-nonsense centre-back with Premier League experience, Alpay Özalan was a formidable figure at the heart of Turkey's defence during their memorable 2002 World Cup campaign. Career record: 90 caps and 4 goals for Türkiye; club career at Beşiktaş J.K. (Football), Aston Villa, 1. FC Köln.
Career record
| 1992–1993 | Altay S.K. |
| 1993–1999 | Beşiktaş J.K. (Football) |
| 1999–2000 | Fenerbahçe Istanbul |
| 2000–2003 | Aston Villa |
| 2003–2004 | Incheon United |
| 2004–2005 | Urawa Red Diamonds |
| 2004–2004 | Incheon United |
| 2005–2007 | 1. FC Köln |
| Türkiye | 90 caps, 4 goals |
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