Feridun Buğeker facts for kids
Feridun Buğeker in 2012
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Feridun İsmail Buğeker | ||
| Date of birth | 5 April 1933 | ||
| Place of birth | Istanbul, Turkey | ||
| Date of death | 6 October 2014 (aged 81) | ||
| Place of death | Istanbul, Turkey | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1949-1952 | Beyoğluspor | ||
| 1952–1955 | Fenerbahçe S.K. | 42 | (15) |
| 1955-1961 | Stuttgarter Kickers | 22 | (4) |
| 1961-1963 | Fenerbahçe S.K. | 70 | (31) |
| National team | |||
| 1953 | Turkey A2 | 1 | (0) |
| 1953-1955 | Turkey | 6 | (0) |
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Feridun İsmail Buğeker (born April 5, 1933 – died October 6, 2014) was a talented Turkish football player. He was known as a forward, which means he played in an attacking position to score goals. Feridun Buğeker played for the Turkish national team and even took part in the 1954 FIFA World Cup. He spent many years playing for the famous club Fenerbahçe S.K.. He was born and passed away in Istanbul, Turkey, at the age of 81.
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Football Journey
Feridun Buğeker started his football career in Turkey. He played for a club called Beyoğluspor from 1949 to 1952. This was where he began to show his skills as a forward.
Playing for Fenerbahçe
His talent quickly caught the eye of bigger clubs. From 1952 to 1955, Feridun played for Fenerbahçe S.K., one of Turkey's biggest football teams. During this time, he played 42 games and scored 15 goals for the club.
Time in Germany
After his first period at Fenerbahçe, Feridun Buğeker moved to Germany. He joined the club Stuttgarter Kickers and played there from 1955 to 1961. This was a new experience for him, playing football in a different country. He played 22 matches and scored 4 goals during his time in Germany.
Return to Fenerbahçe
Feridun returned to Fenerbahçe S.K. in 1961. He played for them again until 1963. His second time at Fenerbahçe was very successful. He played 70 more games and scored an impressive 31 goals. This shows he was a very important player for the team.
National Team Career
Feridun Buğeker also represented his country, Turkey. In 1953, he played one game for the Turkey A2 team. This team helps young players get ready for the main national team.
World Cup Appearance
From 1953 to 1955, he played for the main Turkish national team. He played 6 games for his country. The most exciting part of his national career was playing in the 1954 FIFA World Cup. This is a huge international tournament where countries compete to be the best in the world. It's a dream for many football players to play in a World Cup.
