Yusuf Altuntaş
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Legendary Turkish football player. Began his career with Köseköy Belediyespor. Moved to Kocaelispor in 1982. transferred to Galatasaray in 1984 where he won Turkish First division in 1987, 1988, 1993 and 1994. he also won Turkish Cup twice in 1985 and 1992. returned to his native club, Kocaelispor, in 1994, and played a season.
He was part of the Galatasaray squad that reached the semi-final of the European Cup 1988-89.
He played for Turkey between 1984 to 1992 winning 29 cups and scoring 2.
He played as central defender or sweeper. He retired in 1994 at the age of 34. Following his retirement, worked as coach or assistant manager, most currently with Bursaspor (as assistant manager of Bülent Korkmaz).(1)
He is currently caretaker manager of Bursaspor following Bülent Korkmaz's resignation on 22 October 2007).
Personal Details:
- Name: Yusuf Altuntaş
- Nationality: Turkish
- Date of Birth: 7 August 1961
- Place of Birth: İzmit, Turkey
- Position: Central defender
- Caps: 29
- Goals: 2
Career: (2)
- 1982-83 Kocaelispor ? ?
- 1983-84 Kocaelispor ? ?
- 1984-85 Galatasaray SK 19 1
- 1985-86 Galatasaray SK 33 3
- 1986-87 Galatasaray SK 24 4
- 1987-88 Galatasaray SK 27 2
- 1988-89 Galatasaray SK 20 3
- 1989-90 Galatasaray SK 15 0
- 1990-91 Galatasaray SK 23 0
- 1991-92 Galatasaray SK 19 0
- 1992-93 Galatasaray SK 22 0
- 1993-94 Galatasaray SK 9 1
- 1994-95 Kocaelispor 10 0
- Total 231 14
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