Hasan Doğan facts for kids

Hasan Doğan (born March 15, 1956 – died July 5, 2008) was an important leader in Turkish football. He was the 37th president of the Turkish Football Federation, which is like the main organization for football in Turkey.

He became president on February 14, 2008. Sadly, his time as president was short because he passed away on July 5, 2008. He was on vacation in Bodrum, a popular holiday spot in Turkey, when he died.

His Time as Football President

Even though he was president for a short time, Hasan Doğan saw a big success for Turkish football. During his leadership, the Turkish national football team played very well.

They reached the semi-finals in a major football tournament called UEFA Euro 2008. This exciting event took place in Austria and Switzerland. It was a proud moment for Turkish football fans.

Remembering Hasan Doğan

Hasan Doğan's contributions to football were remembered even after his death. The 2015–16 season of the Turkish Süper Lig was named in his honour. The Süper Lig is the top professional football league in Turkey. Naming a season after him showed how much he was respected.

His Family

Hasan Doğan was married to Aysel Doğan. She was with him during the Euro 2008 tournament. They had two children, a daughter named Zeynep and a son named Selim.