Emre Belözoğlu (born 7 September 1980, in Istanbul) is a Turkish footballer who plays for Fenerbahçe. He is one of the most accomplished Turkish players of all time. Technically gifted with an accurate left foot, Emre is a playmaker of rare touch and vision, and boasts a stinging shot. Pelé named Emre in the FIFA 100, a list of the 125 greatest living footballers as a part of FIFA's centenary celebrations.
On 29 March, 1990, Emre became a licensed footballer for Zeytinburnuspor, starting out as an amateur. The fans of Zeytinburnuspor quickly took an interest in Emre, stating his wonderful control with his left foot. Legendary trainer Salih Bulgurlu noticed his amazing talent, and started giving him special training. Bulgurlu looked after Emre for 4 years, teaching him all the basic techniques, improving and harnessing his fitness and stamina dramatically. When Emre turned 12, every football fan in Istanbul knew him as one of the most exciting and promising talents Istanbul had ever laid eyes on.
Emre was quickly discovered by the Galatasaray legend Bülent Ünder, a close friend of legendary Galatasaray manager, Fatih Terim. Bülent Ünder told Salih Bulgurlu, "Wait and see. In two years, this teenager will be playing proudly within the battlegrounds of Europe," and pleaded that Emre join Galatasaray. (Wikipedia)
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