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Kâmil Altan

1929 – 2011

Turkish association football player

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Lived 1929 – 2011 (aged 81–82). Kâmil Altan was a Turkish association football player and association football coach.

Kamil Altan (7 April 1924 – 25 February 2011) was a Turkish footballer. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1952 Summer Olympics.

Career Prior to the 1952–53 season, Altan moved from Eyüpspor to Galatasaray, where he played until the end of the 1959–60 season. He scored one goal in 59 league appearances for the club. In the 1954–55 and 1955–56 seasons, he was part of the teams winning the Istanbul Football League. He then signed with Taksim, playing there until 1960.

After ending his football career, he became coach of Galatasaray's youth team in 1961. After staying in this position for a while, he was the manager of Tophane Tayfunspor, an amateur team, in the 1970s.

Personal life Altan died on 25 February 2011. He was buried in Selimpaşa Cemetery after noon prayers at the Teşvikiye Mosque on 27 February.

Honours Galatasaray Istanbul Football League: 1954–55, 1955–56

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1929, Istanbul
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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kâmil Altan?

Turkish association football player (1929–2011)

When was Kâmil Altan born?

Kâmil Altan was born in 1929 in Istanbul.

When did Kâmil Altan die?

Kâmil Altan died on 25 February 2011 in Istanbul.

What was Kâmil Altan's occupation?

Kâmil Altan was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Kâmil Altan?

Kâmil Altan was Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kâmil Altan

· Wikidata: Q16145548

· DBpedia: Kamil Altan

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