Vedat Okyar facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | August 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Bursa, Turkey | ||
| Date of death | 20 July 2009 (age 64) | ||
| Place of death | Istanbul, Turkey | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Yücespor | |||
| Adaletspor | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1963–1968 | Bursaspor | ||
| 1968–1976 | Beşiktaş | 253 | (21) |
| 1976–1977 | Diyarbakırspor | ||
| 1977–1980 | Karagümrük | ||
| National team | |||
| 1969–1971 | Turkey | 33 | (0) |
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Vedat Okyar was a famous Turkish football player. He was born in August 1945 and passed away on July 20, 2009, at the age of 64. After his football career, he became a well-known sports journalist.
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Early Life and First Steps
Vedat Okyar was born in Bursa, Turkey, in August 1945. Before he became a professional player, he enjoyed playing amateur football. He played for youth teams like Yücespor and Adaletspor. In 1965, he officially started his professional football journey.
Vedat Okyar's Career
Football Star
Vedat Okyar played as a midfielder for several big teams in Turkey. He played for Bursaspor, then moved to Beşiktaş, where he spent many years. He also played for Diyarbakırspor and Karagümrük.
He was a very important player for Beşiktaş. From 1975 to 1976, he was the team's captain. He also played for the Turkey national team 33 times, representing his country on the international stage.
Life as a Journalist
After he stopped playing professional football at age 42, Vedat Okyar started a new career. He became a sports journalist. He used his deep knowledge of football to write and talk about the game.
Honors and Recognition
Vedat Okyar was recognized for his great contributions to football. He was named to the "Beşiktaş J.K. Squads of Century (Silver Team)". This shows how important he was to the club's history.
His Final Days
Vedat Okyar passed away in an Istanbul hospital on July 20, 2009. He was 64 years old. He was laid to rest at the Zincirlikuyu Cemetery after a religious funeral service.
