Galip Kulaksızoğlu

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Galip Kulaksızoğlu

Galip Kulaksızoğlu (1889 Kadıköy, Istanbul – 1939, Istanbul) was a Turkish footballer and manager. He was among the founding line-up of the Turkish football club Fenerbahçe. He served the club for 17 years both as a player and manager. He was known for his sportsmanship and passion for the game.[1]

No harm! This year we will be 5th again, but of course we will have the strength to defeat all the opponents one day.

— Galip Kulaksızoğlu

Galip Kulaksızoğlu began his education in Lycée Saint-Joseph, Istanbul and graduated from this school. Football life began in this school. He was a member of the first squads of the Fenerbahçe Football Team which was established in Kadıköy in 1907. In the first years he was a striker. Later he was in the defense position. He scored 73 goals in 216 games. Galip Kulaksızoğlu also actively participated in tennis and hockey.[2]

File:Fenerbahçe ve Kadıköy Futbol Takımı İlk Fotoğraf (Aralık 1908).jpg
Fenerbahçe squad in 1908. Fenerbahçe SK's founder Ziya Songülen and Galip Kulaksızoğlu are in the same squad.

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