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Metin Oktay
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Metin Oktay

Legend SS, also ST, CAM Right-footed finisherclutch
Rating
88
Caps
36
Goals
19
Life
1936–1991
Clubs
İzmirspor, Galatasaray S.K., Palermo
#3
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 Türkiye; club career at İzmirspor, Galatasaray S.K., Palermo.

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Career record

1954–1955İzmirspor
1955–1961Galatasaray S.K.
1955–1961Galatasaray SK
1961–1962Palermo
1962–1969Galatasaray SK
1962–1969Galatasaray S.K.
Türkiye36 caps, 19 goals

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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.