Hamit Altıntop: Biography, Facts and Career
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Hamit Altıntop (Turkish pronunciation: [haˈmit aɫˈtɯntop]; born 8 December 1982) is a Turkish former professional footballer and current board member of the Turkish Football Federation. He was a versatile midfielder who could play either in a defending or attacking role and on both flanks, known for his creative flair and long-range shooting ability. He is the identical twin brother of footballer Halil Altıntop. Altıntop was part of the Turkey squad that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2008. After the tournament he was voted as part of the 23-man Team of the tournament awards. He won the 2010 FIFA Puskás Award for scoring the best goal of the season in a UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying match against Kazakhstan in a 3–0 win for his country.
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- Full name: Hamit Altıntop
- Born: 1982-12-08
- Nationality: Turkey
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q44118
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Who is Hamit Altıntop?
Hamit Altıntop (Turkish pronunciation: [haˈmit aɫˈtɯntop]; born 8 December 1982) is a Turkish former professional footballer and current board member of the Turkish Football Federation.
What nationality is Hamit Altıntop?
Hamit Altıntop is Turkey.
When was Hamit Altıntop born?
Hamit Altıntop was born on 1982-12-08.
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