Turkish footballer (1921–2023)
Galip Haktanır
Haktanır in 1947 |
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Date of birth |
(1921-08-01)1 August 1921 |
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Place of birth |
İznik, Ottoman Empire |
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Date of death |
30 September 2023(2023-09-30) (aged 102) |
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Position(s) |
Defender |
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Years |
Team |
Apps |
(Gls) |
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1938–1954 |
Vefaspor |
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1948–1950 |
Turkey |
5 |
(0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Galip Haktanır (1 August 1921 – 30 September 2023) was a Turkish footballer.[1] He died on 30 September 2023, at the age of 102.[2]
Club career
Nicknamed Kör Galip (Blind Winner), Galip played his entire, 16-year career for Vefaspor.[3]
International career
Haktanır made his debut for the Turkey national team in a May 1948 friendly match against Austria and played in five matches from 1948 to 1950.[4] He was also part of Turkey's squad for the football tournament at the 1948 Summer Olympics, but he did not play in any matches.[5]
His final international was an October 1950 friendly match away against Israel.[6] At the time of his death, he was the eldest surviving national team player.[3]
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