Gündüz Kiliç
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"Baba" Gündüz Kılıç was a Turkish
football player and coach. He was Ali Kılıç
's son and Altemur Kılıç's brother.
Born in 1919 in Istanbul
, Gündüz Kılıç attended Galatasaray Lycee and then started his football career as a center forward with Galatasaray SK
. He was strong, big, well-educated, sophisticated, charismatic, charming and hungry for success. He never looked flashy, yet was never boring. Kılıç was the mastermind behind the rise of Turkish football schooling football players that would become respectable managers after their career.
He took a break from his career in 1938, moving to Germany
for a university education. When he returned to Turkey, he again wore the Galatasaray shirt and won two league championships with the team. Kılıç, who played 11 matches with the Turkey national football team
, played for Galatasaray until 1953 except he played for Ankara Demirspor
during his national service military obligation.
His 5 goals
against Beşiktaş JK are still a record
for all 3 Istanbulian derbies. His 5 goals
were scored in the 43' (1-1), 58' (4-1), 73' (5-2), 76' (6-2) and 89' (9-2).
The "Gündüz Kılıç Revolution" started early one morning at Galatasaray in 1952, when he hung his uniform in his locker and put on his coaching suit and whistle without looking back. Once the captain of the Galatasaray
team, Gündüz Kılıç coached his former teammates and the bright young talents he added to the squad. He led his team to several championships after eighteen years without a championship between 1934 and 1952. He also transferred Turkish superstar Metin Oktay
to the team.
Under Kılıç, Galatasaray reached quarter-finals of the European Cup, with the AC Milan side of Nereo Rocco
ending their run.
Kılıç also got attention from European clubs, FC Barcelona
tried to sign him after he took Galatasaray to the last 8 of the European Cup
, he turned down the offer and stayed with Galatasaray.
Every Galatasaray player, student or supporter had found an exemplary man in Gündüz Kılıç: a man who performed so well, motivated so well, educates so well and brought out the very best in every single person he ever worked with. A true gentleman both on and off the field, Gündüz Kılıç helped Galatasaray to reach new targets. Under his leadership, Galatasaray won numerous championships, Turkish Cup titles and international matches.
His visionary coaching style and strong communication skills were to be the backbone of Turkish coaching for many years to come.
The player, whose nickname was "Father", died in New York City
, USA on 17 May 1980. His body was transferred to Istanbul and was interred at the Aşiyan Asri Cemetery
.
Turkish people
Turkish people, also known as the "Turks" , are an ethnic group primarily living in Turkey and in the former lands of the Ottoman Empire where Turkish minorities had been established in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Romania...
football player and coach. He was Ali Kılıç
Ali Kılıç
Ali Kılıç also known as "Kılıç" Ali Bey was an officer of the Ottoman Army...
's son and Altemur Kılıç's brother.
Born in 1919 in Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
, Gündüz Kılıç attended Galatasaray Lycee and then started his football career as a center forward with Galatasaray SK
Galatasaray S.K. (football team)
Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups....
. He was strong, big, well-educated, sophisticated, charismatic, charming and hungry for success. He never looked flashy, yet was never boring. Kılıç was the mastermind behind the rise of Turkish football schooling football players that would become respectable managers after their career.
He took a break from his career in 1938, moving to Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
for a university education. When he returned to Turkey, he again wore the Galatasaray shirt and won two league championships with the team. Kılıç, who played 11 matches with the Turkey national football team
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
, played for Galatasaray until 1953 except he played for Ankara Demirspor
Ankara Demirspor
Ankara Demirspor is a Turkish football club which plays in TFF Third League. They were one of First League's founder members in 1958. They played 13 seasons in this league and relegated to Second League in 1971 and never returned.-History:...
during his national service military obligation.
His 5 goals
Galatasaray S.K. 9-2 Beşiktaş J.K.
1939–40 Milli Küme Şampiyonası match between Galatasaray SK and Beşiktaş JK at Şeref Stadium took place on June 30, 1940 .-Background:In 30 June 1940 Galatasaray SK achieved his highest Beşiktaş vs Galatasaray win beating Beşiktaş JK 9-2...
against Beşiktaş JK are still a record
Galatasaray S.K. 9-2 Beşiktaş J.K.
1939–40 Milli Küme Şampiyonası match between Galatasaray SK and Beşiktaş JK at Şeref Stadium took place on June 30, 1940 .-Background:In 30 June 1940 Galatasaray SK achieved his highest Beşiktaş vs Galatasaray win beating Beşiktaş JK 9-2...
for all 3 Istanbulian derbies. His 5 goals
Galatasaray S.K. 9-2 Beşiktaş J.K.
1939–40 Milli Küme Şampiyonası match between Galatasaray SK and Beşiktaş JK at Şeref Stadium took place on June 30, 1940 .-Background:In 30 June 1940 Galatasaray SK achieved his highest Beşiktaş vs Galatasaray win beating Beşiktaş JK 9-2...
were scored in the 43' (1-1), 58' (4-1), 73' (5-2), 76' (6-2) and 89' (9-2).
The "Gündüz Kılıç Revolution" started early one morning at Galatasaray in 1952, when he hung his uniform in his locker and put on his coaching suit and whistle without looking back. Once the captain of the Galatasaray
Galatasaray S.K. (football team)
Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups....
team, Gündüz Kılıç coached his former teammates and the bright young talents he added to the squad. He led his team to several championships after eighteen years without a championship between 1934 and 1952. He also transferred Turkish superstar Metin Oktay
Metin Oktay
Metin Oktay nicknamed the Uncrowned King by Galatasaray fans, was a legendary Turkish footballer and one of the most successful goalscorers in Turkey....
to the team.
Under Kılıç, Galatasaray reached quarter-finals of the European Cup, with the AC Milan side of Nereo Rocco
Nereo Rocco
Nereo Rocco was an Italian football player and manager. He is famous for having been one of the most successful head coaches in Italy, and the first proponent of catenaccio in the country.-Playing career:...
ending their run.
Kılıç also got attention from European clubs, FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
tried to sign him after he took Galatasaray to the last 8 of the European Cup
UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, known simply the Champions League and originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup or European Cup, is an annual international club football competition organised by the Union of European Football Associations since 1955 for the top football clubs in Europe. It...
, he turned down the offer and stayed with Galatasaray.
Every Galatasaray player, student or supporter had found an exemplary man in Gündüz Kılıç: a man who performed so well, motivated so well, educates so well and brought out the very best in every single person he ever worked with. A true gentleman both on and off the field, Gündüz Kılıç helped Galatasaray to reach new targets. Under his leadership, Galatasaray won numerous championships, Turkish Cup titles and international matches.
His visionary coaching style and strong communication skills were to be the backbone of Turkish coaching for many years to come.
The player, whose nickname was "Father", died in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, USA on 17 May 1980. His body was transferred to Istanbul and was interred at the Aşiyan Asri Cemetery
Asiyan Asri Cemetery
The Aşiyan Asri Cemetery is a burial ground situated on Aşiyan between Bebek and Rumelihisarı neighborhoods on the European part of Istanbul, Turkey....
.
As player
GalatasarayGalatasaray S.K. (football team)
Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups....
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- Milli Küme: 1
- 1938-1939
- Istanbul Football LeagueIstanbul Football LeagueIstanbul Lig or originally Constantinople Football Association League was founded by James La Fontaine and Henry Pears and started with the 1904-05 season with only four teams as "Istanbul Sunday League". The matches between the four teams, Moda FC, HMS Imogene FC, Elpis FC, and Cadi-Keuy FC were...
: 1- 1948-19491948–49 Istanbul Football LeagueThe 1948–49 İstanbul Football League season was the 41st season of the league. Galatasaray SK won the league for the 12th time.-Season:-Topscorer:...
- 1948-1949
- Istanbul Futbol Kupası: 2
- Milli Küme: 1
As manager
GalatasarayGalatasaray S.K. (football team)
Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups....
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- Istanbul Football LeagueIstanbul Football LeagueIstanbul Lig or originally Constantinople Football Association League was founded by James La Fontaine and Henry Pears and started with the 1904-05 season with only four teams as "Istanbul Sunday League". The matches between the four teams, Moda FC, HMS Imogene FC, Elpis FC, and Cadi-Keuy FC were...
: 2- 1954-19551954–55 Istanbul Football LeagueThe 1954–55 İstanbul Football League season was the 45th season of the league. Galatasaray SK won the league for the 13th time.-Season:...
, 1955–19561955–56 Istanbul Football LeagueThe 1955–56 İstanbul Football League season was the 46th season of the league. Galatasaray SK won the league for the 14th time.-Season:...
- 1954-1955
- Süper Lig: 2
- 1961-1962, 1962–1963
- Türkiye Kupası: 3
- 1962-1963, 1964–1965, 1965–1966
- TFF Süper KupaTurkish Super CupThe TFF Süper Kupa, as it is currently known, is the annual super cup football match contested between the previous season's Süper Lig champions and the Turkish Cup winners in Turkey. It was originally known as the Cumhurbaşkanlığı Kupası from 1966 to 1998. No competition was held between 1999 and...
: 1- 1966
- Istanbul Football League