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Mehmet Özdilek Personal information Full name Mehmet Özdilek Date of birth 1 April 1966 Place of birth Samsun, Turkey Height 1.69 m (5 ft 6 1⁄2 in) Senior career* Years Team Apps† (Gls)† 1984–1988 Kahramanspor 107 (29) 1988–2001 Beşiktaş 387 (130) Total 494 (149) National team‡ 1990–1997 Turkey 31 (0) Teams managed 2004 Malatyaspor 2005 Turkey (Assistant) 2008– Antalyaspor * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 July 2008.
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 July 2008Mehmet Özdilek (Born 1 April 1966, Samsun) Nicknamed Şifo Mehmet. He began his football life at Ladikspor from Samsun. He is of Georgian descent by his family.[1]
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Playing career
When he was 16 Kahramanmaraşspor scouted him and transferred in. He was the topscorer in the season 1987–88 when Kahramanmaraşspor was the champion of the 2. Turkish League. After the promotion of his team he went to Beşiktaş J.K.. He played there for many successful years scoring many fantastic goals. He retired from football in 2001 when Beşiktaş J.K. played a match against the AC Milan side of Fatih Terim which Beşiktaş won 2–1.
During his playing career, he made 31 appearances for the Turkey national football team from 1991 to 1997.[2]
Coaching career
Following a 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifier between Turkey and Switzerland, Ozdilek was involved in a brawl between both sets of players which culminated in his resignation as assistant coach of the Turkish national team.[3] Turkish newspaper, Vatan, published photos which show Özdilek attempting to trip a Swiss player, Valon Behrami, which appears to have triggered the melee.[4] The event was largely out of character for a man who didn't receive a single red card and was reputed for his great sportsmanship.
On May 27, 2011, he extended his contract with Antalyaspor until 2014.[5]
Honours
- Beşiktaş
- Turkish League: 1990–1991 – 1992–1995
- Turkish Cup: 1989–1990 – 1994–1998
- President Cup: 1997
- TSYD Cup: 1988–1989 – 1990–1993 – 1996
- Individual
- Turkish League Topscorer: 1986/87
- Turkish Player of the Year: 1991
Managerial stats
Last updated 22 May 2011
Team Nat From To Record G W D L Win % Malatyaspor 
2004-Jan 2004-May 18 4 6 8 22.22 Antalyaspor 2008 present 114 41 34 39 35.96 Total 132 45 40 47 34.09 References
- ^ Turkish-Georgian celebrities
- ^ Mamrud, Roberto (2009-10-29). "Turkey – Record International Players". RSSSF. http://www.rsssf.com/miscellaneous/tur-recintlp.html.
- ^ Davies, Christopher (2006-02-08). "Turkey must play behind closed doors after fight". Telegraph.co.uk. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/european/2331853/Turkey-must-play-behind-closed-doors-after-fight.html.
- ^ "Swiss star expects ban for kick". BBC Sport. 2005-11-18. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/internationals/4449102.stm.
- ^ Özdilek ile 3 yıl daha
Antalyaspor – current squad Categories:- Turkish footballers
- Beşiktaş J.K. footballers
- Turkey international footballers
- 1966 births
- Living people
- Süper Lig players
- Turkish Super League managers
- Turkish people of Georgian descent
- Beşiktaş
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