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Cüneyt Tanman

b. 1956

Turkish association football player (born 1956)

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About Cüneyt Tanman

Born 1956. Cüneyt Tanman is a Turkish association football player.

Cüneyt Tanman (born 16 January 1956, in Istanbul) is a Turkish former footballer who played as a centre-back. He made 17 appearances for the Turkey national team.

With the exception of the 1975–76 season where he was loaned to Giresunspor, Tanman player for Galatasaray during his football career. He played between 1974 and 1991 and used to play most positions for the team. He played 533 games for Galatasaray, most of them as the team captain. He won the Turkish title in 1987 and 1988. Later in his career he appeared as a guest player for the opposition in Peter Shilton's testimonial match.

He worked as manager of Galatasaray between 2004 and 2006 and currently works as a football commentator in newspapers.

Honours

As player Galatasaray Süper Lig: 1986–87, 1987–88 Turkish Cup: 1981–82, 1984–85, 1990–91 Turkish Super Cup: 1981–82, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1990–91 Chancellor Cup: 1978–79, 1985–86, 1989–90 TSYD Cup: 1978, 1982, 1988

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Who is Cüneyt Tanman?

Turkish association football player (born 1956)

When was Cüneyt Tanman born?

Cüneyt Tanman was born on 16 January 1956 in Istanbul.

What is Cüneyt Tanman's occupation?

Cüneyt Tanman is an association football player.

What nationality is Cüneyt Tanman?

Cüneyt Tanman is Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Cüneyt Tanman

· Wikidata: Q326839

· DBpedia: Cüneyt Tanman

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