How many caps did Metin Oktay win for Turkey?

Metin Oktay won 36 caps for Turkey, scoring 19 goals.

Which clubs did Metin Oktay play for?

İzmirspor (1954–1955), Galatasaray S.K. (1955–1961), Galatasaray SK (1955–1961), Palermo (1961–1962), Galatasaray SK (1962–1969), Galatasaray S.K. (1962–1969).

Where does Metin Oktay rank among Türkiye's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Metin Oktay #3 of Türkiye's 33 greatest players of all time.

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03 / Türkiye · 1955–1968

Metin Oktay

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Caps · Turkey

Goals · Turkey

Life

1936–1991

Clubs

İzmirspor, Galatasaray S.K., Palermo

Editorial rank of 33 for Türkiye

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

Affectionately known as 'The Uncrowned King', this Galatasaray and Turkey legend was a prolific and iconic goalscorer who captivated a nation. Career record: 36 caps and 19 goals for Turkey; club career at İzmirspor, Galatasaray S.K., Palermo.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q1300929

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Career record

1954–1955	İzmirspor
1955–1961	Galatasaray S.K.
1955–1961	Galatasaray SK
1961–1962	Palermo
1962–1969	Galatasaray SK
1962–1969	Galatasaray S.K.
Turkey	36 caps, 19 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 Oktay in the almanac

One rank above: Lefter Küçükandonyadis at #2.

One rank below: Arda Turan at #4.

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

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