Legendary Players & Icons
16 entries in the Galatasaray compendium.
Legendary Players & Icons — Era Chart
Hasan SakaThe elegant maestro who commanded Galatasaray's midfield with timeless vision and sharp teLefter KüçükandonyadisThe legendary Greek-descent Turkish striker of Fenerbahçe S.K. and the Turkey national teaMetin OktayThe Crownless King whose goals and records defined an era of Galatasaray glory.Fikret ŞatıroğluThe eternal heart of the yellow-red midfield, a legend whose loyalty defined an era.Bülent KorkmazThe Great Captain and Warrior who anchored Galatasaray's defense for 18 seasons and liftedHakan ŞükürThe Bull of the Bosphorus who brought European glory and domestic dominance to Istanbul.Ümit DavalaThe right-sided midfielder/defender who helped Galatasaray conquer Europe and Turkey with Okan BurukThe midfielder who won six Süper Lig titles and a UEFA Cup with Galatasaray.Nihat KahveciTurkish forward known for his time at Real Sociedad and Villarreal, and for scoring twice Alex de SouzaThe only foreign player to become Süper Lig top scorer twice.Mário JardelThe Brazilian striker who scored five goals in his Süper Lig debut and a golden goal in thEmre BelözoğluThe academy graduate who helped Galatasaray win the UEFA Cup and UEFA Super Cup.Metin TekinThe iron-hearted guardian of the Galatasaray midfield and a true son of the club.Suat MamatA Turkish international who scored three goals at the 1954 World Cup and played for GalataTugay KerimoğluThe youngest captain in Galatasaray history, a deep-lying playmaker who won six Turkish LeVolkan DemirelThe reliable shot-stopper who returned home to Fenerbahçe after a decade away.
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