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Turgay Şeren, 84, Turkish footballer (Galatasaray).
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|Turkay Sabit Şeren (15 May 1932 – 7 July 2016) was a Turkish football player, who was a one-time goalkeeper of Galatasaray. He played for Galatasaray between 1947 and 1966 and was capped 52 times for Turkey, including two matches at the 1954 FIFA World Cup. Because of his saves against West Germany in 1951 in Berlin, he is nicknamed as "Berlin Panteri" (Panther of Berlin). He also coached Galatasaray. Şeren was awarded a testimonial match by the club in 1967 in Istanbul, inviting players like Ion Pârcălab, Lev Yashin and Ion Nunweiller.
After his retirement, Şeren became a football columnist and a television commentator.
He died at age 84 on 7 July 2016.
Career statistics
Club
Honours
As player
Galatasaray
- Süper Lig: 1961–62, 1962–63
- Turkish Cup: 1962–63, 1963–64, 1964–65, 1965–66
- Turkish Super Cup: 1966
- Istanbul Football League: 1948–49, 1954–55, 1955–56, 1957–58
- TSYD Cup: 1963, 1966
Records
- Most appearances for Galatasaray SK (631)
- Most appearances at Kıtalar Arası Derbi (54)
- Most total seasons as Galatasaray SK 1st Goalkeeper (15)
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Trivia & Knowledge· 15 questions
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1.On what date was Turgay Şeren born?
- A.15 May 1966
- B.7 July 1932
- C.7 July 2016
- D.15 May 1932correct
Turgay Şeren was born on 15 May 1932.
Source: Biography introduction
2.What primary position did Turgay Şeren play during his football career?
- A.Striker
- B.Defender
- C.Midfielder
- D.Goalkeepercorrect
Turgay Şeren was a Turkish football player who served as a goalkeeper for Galatasaray.
Source: Biography introduction
3.Which football club did Turgay Şeren represent for the entirety of his playing career?
- A.Fenerbahçe
- B.Galatasaraycorrect
- C.Beşiktaş
- D.Trabzonspor
Turgay Şeren played for Galatasaray throughout his career between 1947 and 1966.
Source: Biography introduction
4.How many times was Turgay Şeren capped for the Turkish national team?
- A.15
- B.84
- C.54
- D.52correct
Turgay Şeren earned 52 caps for the Turkish national team during his career.
Source: Biography introduction
5.Why was Turgay Şeren nicknamed the 'Berlin Panteri'?
- A.He moved to Berlin after retiring
- B.He coached a Berlin-based club
- C.He made significant saves against West Germany in 1951correct
- D.He scored a goal in Berlin
Turgay Şeren earned the nickname Berlin Panteri due to his saves against West Germany in 1951 in Berlin.
Source: Biography introduction
6.What professional role did Turgay Şeren pursue after he retired from professional football?
- A.National team scout
- B.Professional referee
- C.Club President
- D.Football columnist and television commentatorcorrect
Following his retirement, Turgay Şeren worked as a football columnist and television commentator.
Source: Biography introduction
7.Which world tournament did Turgay Şeren participate in with the Turkish national team?
- A.1966 FIFA World Cup
- B.1962 FIFA World Cup
- C.1954 FIFA World Cupcorrect
- D.1950 FIFA World Cup
Turgay Şeren played in two matches for Turkey during the 1954 FIFA World Cup.
Source: Biography introduction
8.Which famous goalkeeper was invited to Turgay Şeren's testimonial match in 1967?
- A.Dino Zoff
- B.Sepp Maier
- C.Gordon Banks
- D.Lev Yashincorrect
Lev Yashin was one of the notable players invited to the testimonial match held for Turgay Şeren in 1967.
Source: Biography introduction
9.How many total appearances did Turgay Şeren make for Galatasaray SK?
- A.631correct
- B.52
- C.15
- D.54
Turgay Şeren holds the record for the most appearances for Galatasaray SK with 631 matches.
Source: Records section
10.For how many seasons did Turgay Şeren serve as the first-choice goalkeeper for Galatasaray?
- A.21 seasons
- B.19 seasons
- C.10 seasons
- D.15 seasonscorrect
Turgay Şeren holds the record for the most total seasons serving as the first goalkeeper for Galatasaray at 15 seasons.
Source: Records section
11.In which city did Turgay Şeren receive his testimonial match in 1967?
- A.Ankara
- B.Izmir
- C.Berlin
- D.Istanbulcorrect
Galatasaray awarded Turgay Şeren a testimonial match in 1967 in the city of Istanbul.
Source: Biography introduction
12.At what age did Turgay Şeren pass away in 2016?
- A.82
- B.78
- C.86
- D.84correct
Turgay Şeren passed away at the age of 84 on 7 July 2016.
Source: Biography introduction
13.Which of the following leagues did Turgay Şeren win with Galatasaray?
- A.Serie A
- B.La Liga
- C.Süper Ligcorrect
- D.Bundesliga
Turgay Şeren won the Süper Lig title with Galatasaray in the 1961–62 and 1962–63 seasons.
Source: Honours section
14.Which specific derby record is attributed to Turgay Şeren?
- A.Most goals scored in Kıtalar Arası Derbi
- B.Most seasons as captain in Kıtalar Arası Derbi
- C.Most clean sheets in Kıtalar Arası Derbi
- D.Most appearances at Kıtalar Arası Derbicorrect
Turgay Şeren holds the record for the most appearances at the Kıtalar Arası Derbi with 54 matches.
Source: Records section
15.How many TSYD Cup titles were won by Turgay Şeren?
- A.Five
- B.Twocorrect
- C.Four
- D.Three
Turgay Şeren won the TSYD Cup with Galatasaray in the years 1963 and 1966.
Source: Honours section
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