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30 / Türkiye · 2006–

Hakan Balta

LB box-to-box
Life
1983
Clubs
Manisaspor, Galatasaray S.K.
#30
Editorial rank of 33 for Türkiye
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The people's rank, live from duel votes

A dependable left-back for Galatasaray and Turkey, Hakan Balta was known for his consistent performances and defensive reliability during major tournaments. Career record: club career at Manisaspor, Galatasaray S.K..

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q31564
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Career record

2003–2007Manisaspor
2007–todayGalatasaray S.K.

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Around Balta in the almanac

One rank above: Fatih Terim at #29.

One rank below: Recep Çetin at #31.

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

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