Suat Özyazıcı

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameAhmet Suat•Özyazıcı
Used nameSuat•Özyazıcı
Born1 October 1936 in Trabzon, Trabzon (TUR)
Died18 February 2023
Measurements176 cm / 72 kg
AffiliationsIdmanocağı, Trabzon (TUR)
NOC Türkiye

Biography

Suat Özyazıcı was a Turkish footballer and manager. Özyazıcı played for İdmanocağı and Trabzonspor. With Trabzonspor he became one of the most successful managers in Turkish football.

From 1954 to 1967 Özyazıcı played for his hometown club İdmanocağı. During this time, he also played for the Turkish national team, including competing in the football tournament at the 1960 Roma Olympics. Özyazıcı also played for Turkey at the 1959 and the 1963 Mediterranean Games, winning two silver medals. From 1967 to 1972 he played for Trabzonspor.

Following his playing career Özyazıcı had a successful managerial career with Trabzonspor. In the 1975–76 season he led the team to their first Süper Lig title. Özyazıcı’s success continued with Trabzonspor winning a further four league titles, three Turkish Cups, five President’s Cup, and two Prime Minister’s Cup.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1960 Summer Olympics Football (Football) TUR Suat Özyazıcı
Football, Men (Olympic) Turkey =9

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