Şükrü Gülesin
Turkish association football player
About Şükrü Gülesin
Lived 1922 – 1977 (aged 54). Şükrü Gülesin was a Turkish association football player, journalist and association football coach.
Şükrü Mustafa Gülesin (14 September 1922 – 10 July 1977) was a Turkish football player and sports journalist. Almost two meters tall, he was a strong and quick striker, as well as a free kick and penalty specialist, and played for Beşiktaş, Palermo, and Lazio throughout his career. He scored a total of 226 goals in his entire career, of which 32 came directly from corner kicks (without an assist), more than any other footballer in history. He also played for Turkey at the 1948 Summer Olympics.
He died in 1977 of heart failure.
Individual Beşiktaş J.K. Squads of Century (Golden Team)
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Who was Şükrü Gülesin?
Turkish association football player (1922–1977)
When was Şükrü Gülesin born?
Şükrü Gülesin was born on 14 September 1922 in Constantinople.
When did Şükrü Gülesin die?
Şükrü Gülesin died on 10 July 1977 in Istanbul.
What was Şükrü Gülesin's occupation?
Şükrü Gülesin was an association football player, journalist and association football coach.
What nationality was Şükrü Gülesin?
Şükrü Gülesin was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Şükrü Gülesin. https://biography.guide/sukru-gulesin/
MLA: "Şükrü Gülesin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/sukru-gulesin/.
Chicago: "Şükrü Gülesin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/sukru-gulesin/.
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