A renowned Turkish football manager, known for his success in leading Galatasaray to multiple domestic and international titles, and his charismatic personality.
Fatih Terim is a renowned Turkish professional football manager and former player, known for his exceptional leadership skills and impressive track record in the sport. With a career spanning over four decades, he has managed several top-tier clubs in Italy and Turkey, as well as the Turkey national team, earning him the nickname "Imperator" or "Emperor" in both Turkish and Italian.
Born on September 4, 1953, in Adana, Turkey, Terim began his professional football career with Adana Demirspor in 1969. Due to financial difficulties, he was the only player in the team who was being paid secretly by the club at the time. He became the team captain three years later and attracted attention with his impressive gameplay, leading Adana Demirspor to become the champions of the 2nd League in the 1972-1973 season.
In 1974, Terim joined Galatasaray as a sweeper, where he played for eleven years, winning several titles, including the Prime Ministers Cup in 1975 and 1979, the Turkish Cup in 1975, 1976, 1981, 1982, and 1985, and the Turkish Super Cup in 1982.
Terim's managerial career began in 1990, and he has since managed several clubs, including Galatasaray, Fiorentina, and Milan, as well as the Turkey national team. He is known for his tactical acumen and ability to motivate his players, leading them to achieve remarkable success.
In 2008, he was nominated for UEFA Manager of the Year and was named the best coach at UEFA Euro 2008 by Eurosport. He was also ranked the seventh-best football manager in the world by World Soccer magazine in 2008.
Terim's father is of Turkish Cypriot origin, and he is married to Fulya Aksu Terim. He has two daughters, Merve Terim and Buse Terim Bahekaplı.
Fatih Terim's impressive career and achievements have earned him a place among the greatest football managers of all time. His dedication, passion, and leadership skills have inspired a generation of football players and managers, cementing his legacy as a true legend of the sport.
Through his remarkable journey, Terim has proven that with hard work, perseverance, and a passion for the game, anything is possible. He continues to be an inspiration to many, and his contributions to Turkish football will be remembered for generations to come.
73 Years Old
Turkish footballer and manager who played for clubs like Be?ikta? and Galatasaray, and later managed the Turkish national team. He's known for his successful managerial career and contributions to Turkish football.
76 Years Old
A Turkish football legend who played as a midfielder and later managed several teams, including the national team, known for his successful coaching career and winning multiple titles.
