Önder Turaci
Encyclopedia
Önder Turacı is a footballer
, who currently plays for the Turkish Super League club Kayserispor
at the defender
position. He is 1.86 meters tall and weighs 79 kilograms.
He has become Fenerbahçe's vice-captain after the team captain Ümit Özat
's transfer to 1. FC Köln
and vice-captain Tuncay Şanlı
's transfer to Middlesbrough F.C.
. Alex
also become Fenerbahçe's captain.
and played in the 2002 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
. He was included in the squad of Turkish senior team
in series of friendlies in summer 2004, and made his debut on 18 August 2004, a friendly match against Belarus
.
At that time the new FIFA status was came in forced since 1 January 2004, as loosen the nationality transfer of players aged under 21. A provision clause of 1 year effectiveness was also came in force that any player who already played for one nation youth side, but not the senior, can have a chance to apply for nationality transfer, regardless of their age. Any players that already allowed to play in official match in senior team, means the transfer automatically done. But in Turacı case, his transfer was uncertain, and Belgian senior team once tried to recall him in February 2006. After the rule change by FIFA, he was able to play in Turkish national team in 2009.
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
, who currently plays for the Turkish Super League club Kayserispor
Kayserispor
Kayserispor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Kayseri. Formed in 1966, Kayserispor are nicknamed Anadolu Yıldızı . The club colours are red and yellow, and the club play their home matches at Kadir Has Stadium.The club have won one Türkiye Kupası, in 2008...
at the defender
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
position. He is 1.86 meters tall and weighs 79 kilograms.
He has become Fenerbahçe's vice-captain after the team captain Ümit Özat
Ümit Özat
Ümit Özat is a retired Turkish footballer who is the manager of Süper Lig side Ankaragücü.-Career:He initially played for Gençlerbirliği and for Fenerbahçe as a central defender or a defensive midfielder. Later, he was converted to a full back on the left side. He is right-footed, but still he can...
's transfer to 1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln
1. FC Köln is a German association football club based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia. It was formed in 1948 as a merger of the clubs Kölner Ballspiel-Club 1901 and SpVgg Sülz 07....
and vice-captain Tuncay Şanlı
Tuncay Sanli
Tuncay Şanlı , or simply Tuncay, is a Turkish footballer who plays for Bolton Wanderers, on loan from VfL Wolfsburg.His natural position is as a striker, but he can also play as an attacking midfielder or on either wing. Tuncay captains the Turkish national team...
's transfer to Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
. Alex
Alexsandro de Souza
Alexsandro de Souza, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Turkish club Fenerbahçe.He is a former captain of the Brazilian national team, he has also played for Coritiba, Palmeiras, Flamengo and Cruzeiro in Brazil and Parma in Serie A.-In Brazil:Alex first played professionally for Coritiba, a...
also become Fenerbahçe's captain.
International career
He was a Belgian U-21sBelgium national under-21 football team
The Belgium national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Belgium and is controlled by the Belgian Football Association. The team competes in the European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
and played in the 2002 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
2002 UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship
UEFA U-21 Championship 2002 was the 13th staging of UEFA's European Under-21 Football Championship. The final tournament was hosted by Switzerland between 16 and 28 May 2002.Czech Republic U-21s won the competition for the first time.-Qualification:...
. He was included in the squad of Turkish senior 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...
in series of friendlies in summer 2004, and made his debut on 18 August 2004, a friendly match against Belarus
Belarus national football team
The Belarus national football team represents Belarus in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belarus, the governing body for football in Belarus. Belarus' home ground is Dinamo Stadium in Minsk...
.
At that time the new FIFA status was came in forced since 1 January 2004, as loosen the nationality transfer of players aged under 21. A provision clause of 1 year effectiveness was also came in force that any player who already played for one nation youth side, but not the senior, can have a chance to apply for nationality transfer, regardless of their age. Any players that already allowed to play in official match in senior team, means the transfer automatically done. But in Turacı case, his transfer was uncertain, and Belgian senior team once tried to recall him in February 2006. After the rule change by FIFA, he was able to play in Turkish national team in 2009.
Honours
- 2005 Turkish Super LeagueTurkcell Super LeagueThe Süper Lig is a Turkish professional league for association football clubs. It is the top-flight of the Turkish football league system. It is one of the top leagues in the UEFA confederation and the winner of the competition automatically qualifies for the UEFA Champions League...
National Champions with Fenerbahçe - 2007 Turkish Super LeagueTurkcell Super LeagueThe Süper Lig is a Turkish professional league for association football clubs. It is the top-flight of the Turkish football league system. It is one of the top leagues in the UEFA confederation and the winner of the competition automatically qualifies for the UEFA Champions League...
National Champions with Fenerbahçe