How many caps did Alpay Özalan win for Turkey?

Alpay Özalan won 90 caps for Turkey, scoring 4 goals.

Which clubs did Alpay Özalan play for?

Altay S.K. (1992–1993), Beşiktaş J.K. (1993–1999), Fenerbahçe Istanbul (1999–2000), Aston Villa (2000–2003), Incheon United (2003–2004), Urawa Red Diamonds (2004–2005), Incheon United (2004–2004), 1. FC Köln (2005–2007).

Where does Alpay Özalan rank among Türkiye's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Alpay Özalan #12 of Türkiye's 33 greatest players of all time.

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12 / Türkiye · 1995–2005

Alpay Özalan

CB sweeper

Caps · Turkey

Goals · Turkey

Life

1973

Clubs

Beşiktaş J.K., 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 Turkey; club career at Beşiktaş J.K., Aston Villa, 1. FC Köln.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q435749

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Career record

1992–1993	Altay S.K.
1993–1999	Beşiktaş J.K.
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
Turkey	90 caps, 4 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · Turkey checked 4 October 2026
Goals · Turkey checked 4 October 2026

Shared the era

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Around Özalan in the almanac

One rank above: Tugay Kerimoğlu at #11.

One rank below: Nuri Şahin at #13.

Türkiye's editorial top five: Hakan Şükür · Lefter Küçükandonyadis · Metin Oktay · Arda Turan · Hakan Çalhanoğlu.

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