Ahmet Çakar facts for kids
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Ahmet Çakar
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| Born | 3 August 1962 |
| Other names | Ahmet Murat Çakar |
| Occupation | Medicine, football referee |
| Children | 2 |
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| Years | League | Role | |
| 1990–1999 | 1. Lig | Referee | |
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| Years | League | Role | |
| 1992–1999 | FIFA-listed | Referee | |
Ahmet Murat Çakar (born 3 August 1962) is a well-known Turkish doctor, sportscaster, actor, and former football referee. He is famous for his strong opinions and funny style. Many people in Turkey enjoy watching him as a sports expert and he is also popular online. The IFFHS has even called him one of the best referees of the last 25 years.
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About Ahmet Çakar
Ahmet Çakar was born in Istanbul, Turkey, on August 3, 1962. He finished high school at Istanbul Erkek Lisesi in 1980. After that, he studied medicine and graduated from Istanbul University.
He is known for his lively and sometimes funny way of talking about sports. He used to host the sports show Altıpas on Show TV. People often call him "Turkey's most talked-about football expert." He also writes sports articles for the Sabah newspaper. Today, he works as a commentator on the Turkish football TV show Beyaz Futbol on Beyaz TV.
Ahmet Çakar's Referee Career
Ahmet Çakar was a football referee for many years. He refereed important matches both in Turkey and around the world. He was known for his fair and firm decisions on the field.
Notable Matches He Refereed
Here are some of the big football matches Ahmet Çakar refereed:
| Date | Match | Tournament | Ref |
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| 6 March 1993 | Uruguay – Ghana (1-1) | 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship | |
| 11 March 1993 | Germany – Uruguay (1-2) | 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship | |
| 20 March 1993 | Ghana – Brazil (1-2) | 1993 FIFA World Youth Championship Final | |
| 7 April 1993 | Beşiktaş J.K. – Galatasaray S.K. (2-2) | 1992-93 Turkish Cup Final | |
| 4 May 1994 | Beşiktaş J.K. – Galatasaray S.K. (3-2) | 1993-94 Turkish Cup Final | |
| 1 March 1995 | A.C. Milan – Benfica (2-0) | 1994–95 UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals | |
| 5 April 1995 | Bayern Munich – Ajax Amsterdam (0-0) | 1994–95 UEFA Champions League Semi-finals | |
| 11 April 1996 | Galatasaray S.K. – Fenerbahçe S.K. (1-0) | 1995–96 Turkish Cup Final | |
| 18 June 1996 | Romania – Spain (1-2) | UEFA Euro 1996 1. round | |
| 19 March 1997 | Trabzonspor – Kocaelispor (1-1) | 1996–97 Turkish Cup Final |
Ahmet Çakar's TV Appearances
Besides being a referee and sports expert, Ahmet Çakar has also appeared in movies and many TV shows. He often plays himself, showing his unique personality to a wider audience.
Movies He Appeared In
| Movies | ||
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| Year | Movie | Role |
| 2009 | Kanal-İ-Zasyon | Himself |
| 2009 | No Ofsayt | Himself |
| 2016 | Adam Mısın! | Himself |
TV Shows He Appeared In
| TV | ||
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| Year | Programme | Role |
| 2001–2004, 2011 | Telegol | Himself |
| 2007 | Ahmet Çakar'la Şansa Bak | Himself |
| 2009 | Ahmet Çakar'la Zor Karar | Himself |
| 2011– | Beyaz/Derin Futbol | Himself |
| 2013 | Söz Sende | Himself |
| 2013 | Var Mısın Yok Musun | Himself |
| 2015 | Dada Dandinista | Himself |
| 2016 | Elin Oğlu | Himself |
| 2016 | 3 Adam | Himself |
| 2016 | Renkli Sayfalar | Himself |
