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Kemal Faruki

1910 – 1988

Turkish association football player

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About Kemal Faruki

Lived 1910 – 1988 (aged 77). Kemal Faruki was a Turkish association football player and businessperson.

Kemal Faruki (27 August 1910 – 27 January 1988) was a Turkish professional footballer. He spent the entirety of his career with his hometown club, Galatasaray SK. He also represented Turkey on two occasions. He was part of Turkey's squad at the 1928 Summer Olympics, but he did not play in any matches.

Career Galatasaray SK 1930–1931 Champion Team. Faruki the 6th player Kemal Faruki was born in Istanbul, Turkey, and played his entire career as a forward and midfielder for Galatasaray SK. Faruki was selected to Galatasaray's A team when he was 17. Faruki won the Istanbul Football League five times.

He made his senior national team debut against Bulgaria on 17 July 1927. In his first international match he scored his first goal. He died in Cairo, Egypt, aged 77.

Career statistics

International goals Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 17 July 1927 Slavia Stadium, Sofia, Bulgaria 3–2 3–3 Friendly 2. 15 April 1928 Stadionul Gloria-CFR, Bistrița, Romania 2–1 4–2 FriendlyCorrect as of 3 May 2013

Honours

As player Galatasaray Istanbul Football League: 1924–25, 1925–26, 1926–27, 1928–29, 1930–31 Istanbul Kupası: 1933

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Galatasaray High School

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kemal Faruki?

Turkish association football player (1910–1988)

When was Kemal Faruki born?

Kemal Faruki was born on 27 August 1910 in Istanbul.

When did Kemal Faruki die?

Kemal Faruki died on 27 January 1988 in Cairo.

What was Kemal Faruki's occupation?

Kemal Faruki was an association football player and businessperson.

What nationality was Kemal Faruki?

Kemal Faruki was Turkish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kemal Faruki

· Wikidata: Q6386825

· DBpedia: Kemal Faruki

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