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Fehmi Alpay Özalan (born 29 May 1973), known mononymously as Alpay, is a Turkish former professional footballer, football manager and politician. He last worked as the manager of Samsunspor. He played 90 international games for Turkey between 1995 and 2005, making him Turkey's seventh-most capped player of all time. This included performances at two European Championships and the 2002 World Cup, in which he was selected for the Team of the Tournament. Since 2018, he is a member of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey for the Justice and Development Party (AKP) for İzmir.

Quick facts about Alpay Özalan

  • Full name: Alpay Özalan
  • Born: 1973-05-29
  • Nationality: Turkey
  • Known as: Athlete
  • Wikidata ID: Q435749

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Who is Alpay Özalan?

Fehmi Alpay Özalan (born 29 May 1973), known mononymously as Alpay, is a Turkish former professional footballer, football manager and politician.

What nationality is Alpay Özalan?

Alpay Özalan is Turkey.

When was Alpay Özalan born?

Alpay Özalan was born on 1973-05-29.

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