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Fatih Terim
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29 / Türkiye · 1975–1984

Fatih Terim

CB leader
Caps · Turkey
51
Goals · Turkey
2
Life
1953
Clubs
Adana Demirspor, Galatasaray
#29
Editorial rank of 33 for Türkiye
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A commanding defender and captain for Galatasaray, Fatih Terim’s playing career was marked by strong leadership before he became a celebrated manager. Career record: 51 caps and 2 goals for Turkey; club career at Adana Demirspor, Galatasaray.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 5 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q262203
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Career record

1969–1974Adana Demirspor
1974–1985Galatasaray
Turkey51 caps, 2 goals

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Around Terim in the almanac

One rank above: Cengiz Ünder at #28.

One rank below: Hakan Balta at #30.

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

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