Turgay Şeren Sports manager

Turgay Sabit Şeren (born 15 May 1932) is the former goalkeeper of Galatasaray. He played at Galatasaray between 1947 and 1966 and was capped 52 times for Turkey, including two matches at the 1954 FIFA World Cup. His heroic saves against West Germany in 1951 in Berlin was what he is still remembered for. Turkey had won 2–1. Because of that unforgettable day, he is nicknamed as "Berlin Panteri" (Panther of Berlin). He also coached Galatasaray. Şeren was awarded a testimonial match by the club in 1967 in Istanbul, inviting players like Ion Pârcălab, Lev Yashin and Ion Nunweiller.After his retirement, Şeren became a football columnist and a television commentator.

Personal facts

Birth dateMay 15, 1932
Birth place
Ankara , Turkey national football team , Istanbul

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Football manager

club
Samsunspor
Mersin İdmanyurdu SK
Galatasaray S.K. (football)
Vefa S.K.
position
Goalkeeper (association football)
teams
Turkey national football team
Galatasaray S.K. (football)

Turgay Şeren on Wikipedia