The "Bull of the Bosphorus" was a top goal-scorer for his nation and in the Turkish Super Lig. He netted 258 goals in his 540-game club career.
Before Fame
He began his career with his local football club before turning professional at 17.
Trivia
He came into his own as a player with the Galatasaray club, scoring 19 goals in 30 games during his first year.
Family Life
He was born into a Kosovar Albanian family.
Associated With
He turned to politics after retiring from soccer, much like Ukranian Andriy Shevchenko.
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