Şevket Yorulmaz

Şevket Yorulmaz (1925 – 8 August 1997) was a Turkish footballer who played as a forward. Known for his career in Beşiktaş, he was the top goal scorer of Beşiktaş during the 1950s, especially in the Istanbul derbies.

Early life and junior career Yorulmaz was born in Konya in 1925. He first started playing football as a student, playing in unbuilt in plots of land in the city of Konya. He continued playing during his military service in Antalya, first joining Jandarmagücü (a local team for servicemen in Antalya). His talents then led to him being transferred to Ankara to play in the military-affiliated Muhafızgücü. It was here that Yorulmaz was noticed by scouts from Beşiktaş. He was the top scorer of this league in 1951–52 and 1952–53,

Post-retirement After his retirement, he became the manager of Bursa Merinosspor. He enjoyed close ties with Süleyman Seba, the club president in the 1980s and 1990s, and went on to serve as an executive for the team.

Honours Beşiktaş Istanbul Football League: 1949–50, 1950–51, 1952, 1953–54 Turkish National Division: 1947 Turkish Football Championship: 1951