Engin Verel
Engin Verel (born 15 September 1956) is a Turkish former professional footballer who spent most of his career with İstanbul-based rivals Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Engin Ramiz Verel | ||
| Date of birth | 15 September 1956 | ||
| Place of birth | Istanbul, Turkey | ||
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) |
Forward Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1973–1975 | Galatasaray | 42 | (2) |
| 1975–1979 | Fenerbahçe | 104 | (15) |
| 1979–1980 | Hertha BSC | 5 | (0) |
| 1980–1981 | Anderlecht | 3 | (0) |
| 1981–1983 | Lille | 57 | (15) |
| 1983–1986 | Fenerbahçe | 40 | (1) |
| Total | 251 | (33) | |
| International career | |||
| 1974–1982 | Turkey | 26 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Verel was born in İstanbul. He made his debut at the age of 17 with Galatasaray in 1973. He then moved to Fenerbahçe in 1975 where he played until 1979. He won 2 Turkish League titles with Fenerbahçe. He made 26 appearances for the Turkey national team.[2]
He also played abroad for Hertha BSC in Germany, RSC Anderlecht in Belgium and Lille OSC in France. In 1983, Verel returned to his homeland, joining again Fenerbahçe he played there until his retirement in 1986.
References
- "ENGİN VEREL". TFF. Retrieved 7 April 2009.
- "Turkey - Record International Players". RSSSF. Retrieved 11 April 2009.
External links
- Engin Verel at www.mackolik.com (also at arsiv.mackolik.com) (in Turkish)
- Engin Verel at fussballdaten.de (in German)
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