About Vedat Okyar
Lived 1945 – 2009 (aged 63). Vedat Okyar was a Turkish association football player and journalist.
Vedat Okyar (August 1945 – 20 July 2009) was a Turkish international footballer who later became a sports journalist.
Early life Vedat Okyar was born in Bursa August 1945. He played amateur football for Yücespor and Adaletspor before becoming a professional in 1965.
Career
Football career Okyar played professionally as a midfielder for Bursaspor, Beşiktaş, Diyarbakırspor and Karagümrük. He was club captain of Beşiktaş between 1975 and 1976, and he also earned thirty-three caps for the Turkey national team.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vedat Okyar?
Turkish association football player (1945–2009)
When was Vedat Okyar born?
Vedat Okyar was born on 1 August 1945 in Bursa.
When did Vedat Okyar die?
Vedat Okyar died on 20 July 2009 in Istanbul.
What was Vedat Okyar's occupation?
Vedat Okyar was an association football player and journalist.
What nationality was Vedat Okyar?
Vedat Okyar was Turkish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Vedat Okyar. https://biography.guide/vedat-okyar/
MLA: "Vedat Okyar." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/vedat-okyar/.
Chicago: "Vedat Okyar." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/vedat-okyar/.
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