Oguz Sabankay
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Oğuz Sabankay is a Turkish
footballer
who plays as a midfielder
. He is currently playing on loan from Galatasaray
at Kartalspor
.
in the summer of 2004 by Galatasaray for their youth team
on the same day rivals Fenerbahçe
signed Brazil
ian playmaker Alex
. It was an interesting occurrence while one rival team signed an aging star playmaker for the present the other signed a young star playmaker for the future.
Oğuz made his professional debut on August 13, 2006 in a home game against Kayserispor
coming on in the 84th minute for Saša Ilić. Galatasaray went on to win the game 4–0.
who was the Manisaspor coach at the time had worked with Arda Turan who was proving to be a revelation at Galatasaray that year, the previous season. Many expected similar feats from Oğuz. His time at Manisaspor was ridden with injuries and the fact that Manisaspor kept on changing their manager almost every 3 months did not help him gain a first team spot on the team either. He parted ways with the club once his contract ran out.
during the summer of 2008 or the 2008–2009 season. Even though Riza Calimbay had stated that Oğuz was a player he was excited over signing he did not give him a chance in a single match despite Oğuz impressing in the pre-season training camp over the summer as well as scoring a nice goal in a friendly match. The contract was mutually terminated in mid-season as Oğuz looked to gain first team experience elsewhere.
and Erhan Şentürk
to work under Galatasaray legend Ergün Penbe for the 2010-2011 season.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. He is currently playing on loan from Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Galatasaray Spor Kulübü is a Turkish sports club based in Istanbul, most notable for its football section, also known as Galatasaray S.K.. It also fields teams in Athletics, Basketball, Wheelchair basketball, Volleyball, Water polo, Swimming, Rowing, Sailing, Judo, Bridge, Equestrian, Handball,...
at Kartalspor
Kartalspor
Kartal SK is a sports club located in Istanbul, Turkey. The club's football team plays in the Bank Asya First League after finishing 2nd in the Second League Promotion Group in the 2006-2007 season. Kartal SK started the 2007-2008 season well and was 3rd with half of the games played, but had a...
.
Galatasaray
Oğuz was signed from Akhisar B.G.S.Akhisar B.G.S.
Akhisar Belediye Gençlik ve Spor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Akhisar. Formed in 1970, Akhisarspor are nicknamed Akigo...
in the summer of 2004 by Galatasaray for their youth team
Galatasaray S.K. PAF
-History:They have been members of the Turkish Youth league formed in 1988 and Turkish PAF League formed in 1999. They play their home games at Metin Oktay Facilities in Florya, which is also the training ground of Galatasaray S.K...
on the same day rivals Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe SK
Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü is a professional sports club based in Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey. The club derives its name from the Fenerbahçe neighbourhood of Istanbul. Fenerbahçe is one of the biggest and the best supported clubs in Turkey. They are nicknamed Sarı Kanaryalar )...
signed Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian playmaker Alex
Alexsandro de Souza
Alexsandro de Souza, is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Turkish club Fenerbahçe.He is a former captain of the Brazilian national team, he has also played for Coritiba, Palmeiras, Flamengo and Cruzeiro in Brazil and Parma in Serie A.-In Brazil:Alex first played professionally for Coritiba, a...
. It was an interesting occurrence while one rival team signed an aging star playmaker for the present the other signed a young star playmaker for the future.
Oğuz made his professional debut on August 13, 2006 in a home game against Kayserispor
Kayserispor
Kayserispor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Kayseri. Formed in 1966, Kayserispor are nicknamed Anadolu Yıldızı . The club colours are red and yellow, and the club play their home matches at Kadir Has Stadium.The club have won one Türkiye Kupası, in 2008...
coming on in the 84th minute for Saša Ilić. Galatasaray went on to win the game 4–0.
Vestel Manisaspor
On January 12, 2007 Oğuz signed for Vestel Manisaspor on a one and a half seasons long loan contract. This move was seen as a great opportunity for Oğuz to gain first team experience in a town close to his hometown of Akhisar. Ersun YanalErsun Yanal
Ersun Yanal is a Turkish football coach and former coach of the Turkish national football team.-Early years:...
who was the Manisaspor coach at the time had worked with Arda Turan who was proving to be a revelation at Galatasaray that year, the previous season. Many expected similar feats from Oğuz. His time at Manisaspor was ridden with injuries and the fact that Manisaspor kept on changing their manager almost every 3 months did not help him gain a first team spot on the team either. He parted ways with the club once his contract ran out.
Eskişehirspor
Oguz signed a one season long loan contract with EskişehirsporEskisehirspor
Eskişehirspor is a football club in Eskişehir, Turkey. Also known as Kırmızı Şimşekler or The Star of Anatolia. The club was founded in 1965 and started a football revolution in Anatolia. Eskişehirspor started a long term stay in the first league in Turkey when they were founded. This term lasted...
during the summer of 2008 or the 2008–2009 season. Even though Riza Calimbay had stated that Oğuz was a player he was excited over signing he did not give him a chance in a single match despite Oğuz impressing in the pre-season training camp over the summer as well as scoring a nice goal in a friendly match. The contract was mutually terminated in mid-season as Oğuz looked to gain first team experience elsewhere.
Istanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor
After leaving Eskişehirspor. Oğuz signed a one and a half seasons long contract with Istanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor on January 2009. At Istanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor he teams up with his former manager at the Galatasaray youth team and the U-17 Turkish NT, Abdullah Avcı.Kartalspor
Oğuz joined Kartalspor on loan with fellow Galatasaray youth products Semih KayaSemih Kaya
Semih Kaya , is a Turkish professional footballer defender currently playing for Galatasaray. Semih is a product of Galatasaray's youth system.-Galatasaray:...
and Erhan Şentürk
Erhan Sentürk
Erhan Şentürk , is a Turkish professional footballer currently playing for Karşıyaka. Erhan is a product of Galatasaray's youth system.-Career:...
to work under Galatasaray legend Ergün Penbe for the 2010-2011 season.
International career
He has represented the Turkish national team on several levels including 4 appearances for the U-21's. He has played 60 times for what is referred to as the A youth and 6 times for the B youth scoring on 3 occasions in total on both levels. His first ever national team goal was in a game against the Northern Ireland U-17's in a European championship qualifier match. The goal came in the 74th minute with the Turkish U-17's going on to win the game 5–2 in Northern Ireland.External links
- Profile at Transfermarkt.de