Şükrü Ersoy
Turkish association football player (born 1931)
About Şükrü Ersoy
Born 1931. Şükrü Ersoy is a Turkish association football player and association football coach.
Şükrü Ersoy (born 14 January 1931) is a Turkish football player. A goalkeeper, he played for Turkey in the 1954 FIFA World Cup.
Career Born in Kadıköy, Ersoy began playing youth football for Fenerbahçe. He played for Vefa S.K. and Ankaragücü before appearing for the Fenerbahçe senior squad. He finished his career with SV Austria Salzburg.
Since April 15th 2026 he is the oldest living football player that ever played in a World Cup.
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Who is Şükrü Ersoy?
Turkish association football player (born 1931)
When was Şükrü Ersoy born?
Şükrü Ersoy was born on 14 January 1931 in Istanbul.
What is Şükrü Ersoy's occupation?
Şükrü Ersoy is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Şükrü Ersoy?
Şükrü Ersoy is Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Şükrü Ersoy. https://biography.guide/sukru-ersoy/
MLA: "Şükrü Ersoy." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sukru-ersoy/.
Chicago: "Şükrü Ersoy." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sukru-ersoy/.
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