Talat Özkarslı facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Sefer Talat Özkarslı | ||
| Date of birth | 21 March 1938 | ||
| Place of birth | Gaziantep, Turkey | ||
| Date of death | 10 June 2020 (aged 82) | ||
| Place of death | Turkey | ||
| Height | 1.77m | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1953–1960 | Şehreküstü | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1960–1961 | Göztepe | 29 | (5) |
| 1961–1971 | Galatasaray | 182 | (15) |
| 1971–1974 | Gaziantepspor | 28 | (2) |
| National team‡ | |||
| 1961–1962 | Turkey B | 2 | (1) |
| 1962–1966 | Turkey U21 | 5 | (0) |
| 1962–1968 | Turkey | 26 | (1) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1982–1983 | Gaziantepspor | ||
† Appearances (Goals). |
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Sefer Talat Özkarslı (born March 21, 1938 – died June 10, 2020) was a famous Turkish football player and manager. People often called him Koçero. He played as a defender, which means he helped protect his team's goal.
Talat Özkarslı is best known for playing with Galatasaray for ten years, from 1961 to 1971. During his time there, he helped his team win many important championships. These included three Süper Lig titles, which is the top football league in Turkey. He also helped them win seven other major trophies.
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Talat Özkarslı: A Football Legend
Starting His Football Journey
Talat Özkarslı began playing football with a local team called Şehreküstü. He was a very talented athlete, not just in football but also in other sports. After playing well as an amateur for several years, he joined a professional team called Göztepe.
Success with Galatasaray
In 1961, a famous coach named Gündüz Kılıç convinced Talat to join Galatasaray. This was a big step in his career. He played for Galatasaray for a decade, from 1961 to 1971. During these ten years, he became a key player for the team.
Playing for His Hometown Team
After leaving Galatasaray, Talat Özkarslı played for his hometown club, Gaziantepspor, for three years. He helped this team achieve something amazing: they moved up from the third division of Turkish football to the first division! This was a huge success for the club and the city.
Later in his life, Talat Özkarslı also briefly worked as a manager for Gaziantepspor. This meant he coached the team and helped them with their strategies.
A Lasting Legacy
Talat Özkarslı is still remembered and honored today. On February 5, 2018, a sports hall in Gaziantep was opened and named "Talat Özkarslı Kapalı Spor Salonu" after him. A large main street in the city was also named in his honor. These tributes show how much he meant to his community and to Turkish football.
Trophies and Achievements
Talat Özkarslı won many important titles during his career, especially with Galatasaray and the Turkish national team.
With Galatasaray
- Süper Lig (Turkish League Champions):
- 1961–62
- 1962–63
- 1968–69
- 1970–71
- Turkish Cup (National Cup Winners):
- 1962–63
- 1963–64
- 1965–66
- TSYD Cup (A special tournament cup):
- 1963–1964
- 1966–1967
- 1967–68
- Turkish Super Cup (Match between League and Cup winners):
- 1968–69
With Turkey National Team
- ECO Cup (An international friendly tournament):
- 1967
