Selçuk Şahin: Biography, Facts and Career

Selçuk Şahin (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈsɛltʃuk ʃaːˈhin]; born 31 January 1981) is a Turkish professional football coach and former footballer who played as a defensive midfielder. He most recently managed Eyüpspor. Over a professional career spanning more than two decades, he represented several clubs in Turkey and Switzerland, and earned international caps for the Turkey national team. Şahin began his senior career with Hatayspor before moving to İstanbulspor in 2001. His performances earned him a transfer to Gençlerbirliği, where he won the Turkish Cup in 2001. In 2003, he signed for Fenerbahçe, becoming a mainstay in their midfield for 12 seasons. During his time at the club, he won six Süper Lig titles, two Turkish Cups, and three Turkish Super Cup trophies, and made over 300 official appearances. After leaving Fenerbahçe in 2015, he had spells with FC Wil in Switzerland, Gençlerbirliği, Göztepe, and Ümraniyespor before retiring from playing in 2021. Internationally, Şahin was capped 25 times for Turkey between 2003 and 2011, scoring two goals. Although part of the extended squad during the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying campaign, he was not selected for the final tournament squad. Following his retirement, Şahin began his coaching career as an assistant to former teammate Emre Belözoğlu at İstanbul Başakşehir. In 2023, he joined the Turkey national team as part of head coach Vincenzo Montella’s technical staff. In 2025, he was appointed head coach of Eyüpspor, leading the club in the Süper Lig.

Quick facts about Selçuk Şahin

• Full name: Selçuk Şahin
• Born: 1981-01-31
• Nationality: Turkey
• Known as: Athlete
• Wikidata ID: Q739376

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