Metin Oktay
Turkish association football player (1936–1991)
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Summary
Metin Oktay was born on February 2, 1936[1], in İzmir[2]. He died on September 13, 1991[3], in Istanbul[4]. He worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (790 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Kozlu Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: Turkey[9]
- Native language: Turkish[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Member of sports team: Palermo F.C.[12], Galatasaray S.K.[13], İzmirspor[14], Galatasaray SK[15], Turkey men's national football team[16]
- Commons category: Metin Oktay[17]
- Position played on team / speciality: forward[18]
- Cause of death: traffic collision[19]
- Sport: association football[20]
- Family name: Oktay[21]
- Given name: Metin[22]
- Manner of death: accidental death[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Turkish[24]
- Country for sport: Turkey[25]
- Name in native language: Metin Oktay[26]
- Start of work period: 1954[27]
- End of work period: 1969[28]
Why It Matters
Metin Oktay has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Metin Oktay born?
Metin Oktay was born in İzmir[2].
Where did Metin Oktay die?
Metin Oktay died in Istanbul[4].
What did Metin Oktay do for work?
Metin Oktay worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6].