Şeref Has facts for kids
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 27 September 1936 | ||
Place of birth | Istanbul, Turkey | ||
Date of death | 13 June 2019 | (aged 82)||
Height | 1.78m | ||
Playing position | Forward / Midfielder / Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
1954–1955 | Beyoğlu S.K. | 17 | (4) |
1955–1973 | Fenerbahçe | 306 | (76) |
1973–1975 | Mersin İdmanyurdu | 0 | (0) |
National team | |||
1954 | Turkey U18 | 9 | (0) |
1957–1960 | Turkey B | 3 | (0) |
1956–1967 | Turkey | 37 | (1) |
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Şeref Has (born September 27, 1936 – died June 13, 2019) was a famous Turkish footballer. He was known for being a very versatile player. He started his career playing as a forward (someone who scores goals) and a midfielder (someone who plays in the middle of the field). Later in his career, he became a defender (someone who stops the other team from scoring).
Şeref Has was born in Istanbul, a big city in Turkey. He is best remembered for his long and successful time playing for Fenerbahçe, one of Turkey's biggest football clubs.
A Star at Fenerbahçe
Şeref Has joined Fenerbahçe in 1955, coming from a club called Beyoğlu S.K.. He played for Fenerbahçe for many years, from 1955 to 1969. During this time, he played in an amazing 605 games and scored 168 goals! This shows how important he was to the team.
While playing for Fenerbahçe, Şeref Has helped his team win many important championships. He won several league titles, which is the top football league in Turkey. He also won the Istanbul Football League twice. These wins made him a true legend for Fenerbahçe fans.
Playing for His Country
Şeref Has also had a great career playing for his country, Turkey. He played 37 times for the Turkish national team between 1956 and 1967. This is a big achievement for any footballer.
Not only did he play for Turkey, but he also had the honor of being the team's captain 10 times. Being a captain means you are a leader on the field, guiding your teammates.
Later Life
After his time at Fenerbahçe, Şeref Has continued his football career for a few more years. He passed away on June 13, 2019, when he was 82 years old. He is remembered as one of Turkey's most important and respected footballers.