Suat Kaya
Encyclopedia
Suat Kaya is a retired Turkish
footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
, making his first-team debuts at age 19. In the following five years, he represented Konyaspor
.
Returned in 1992, he only played eight times in his first season in his second spell, as Gala won the league. He proceeded to become an essential midfield figure in the following years, notably scoring a career-best eight goals in two consecutive seasons – 1993–95 – helping the Istanbul
outfit to five leagues and two cups (this included two consecutive doubles).
Aged nearly 33, in 2000, Suat appeared, as a starter, in both of Galatasaray's European conquests, the UEFA Cup
and the UEFA Super Cup
. In June 2003, he retired from football, starting a coaching career in the following year, with Galatasaray's reserves. In the next seasons, he managed several clubs, namely second division
's Gaziantep Büyükşehir Belediyespor
(two spells).
for Turkey
during seven years, and participated at UEFA Euro 2000.
In the final stages in Belgium
and the Netherlands
, he played in three out of four matches for the national side, assisting Hakan Şükür
in the second goal of the 2–0 group stage win against co-hosts Belgium, on 19 June.
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 who played as a defensive midfielder.
Club career
Suat started playing professionally with Turkish first division powerhouse Galatasaray SKGalatasaray S.K. (football team)
Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups....
, making his first-team debuts at age 19. In the following five years, he represented Konyaspor
Konyaspor
Konyaspor is a professional Turkish football club based in Konya. Konyaspor currently play in the Süper Lig. The club was founded in 1922 but then reformed in 1981. The club colours are green and white and they play their home games at Konya Atatürk Stadium....
.
Returned in 1992, he only played eight times in his first season in his second spell, as Gala won the league. He proceeded to become an essential midfield figure in the following years, notably scoring a career-best eight goals in two consecutive seasons – 1993–95 – helping the Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
outfit to five leagues and two cups (this included two consecutive doubles).
Aged nearly 33, in 2000, Suat appeared, as a starter, in both of Galatasaray's European conquests, the UEFA Cup
2000 UEFA Cup Final
The 2000 UEFA Cup Final was a football match contested between Galatasaray of Turkey and Arsenal of England on 17 May 2000 at Parken in Copenhagen...
and the UEFA Super Cup
2000 UEFA Super Cup
The 2000 UEFA Super Cup was a football match played on 25 August 2000 between Real Madrid of Spain and Galatasaray of Turkey. Real Madrid qualified by beating Valencia in the 2000 UEFA Champions League Final, while Galatasaray had made it to the Super Cup after beating Arsenal in the 2000 UEFA Cup...
. In June 2003, he retired from football, starting a coaching career in the following year, with Galatasaray's reserves. In the next seasons, he managed several clubs, namely second division
TFF First League
The TFF First League is the second level of the Turkish football league system. The league was founded in 2000 after it was separated from the Turkish Second League Category B during reorganizing Second League, who was second level of Turkish league between 1963–2001...
's Gaziantep Büyükşehir Belediyespor
Gaziantep Büyüksehir Belediyespor
Gaziantep Büyükşehir Belediyesi Spor Kulübü is a Turkish football club located in Gaziantep, Turkey. The club was founded in 1998 after Sankospor became defunct.-Current squad:...
(two spells).
International career
Suat gained 15 capsCap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for Turkey
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
during seven years, and participated at UEFA Euro 2000.
In the final stages in Belgium
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
and the Netherlands
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
, he played in three out of four matches for the national side, assisting Hakan Şükür
Hakan Sükür
Hakan Şükür is a retired Turkish footballer who played as a striker. He spent the majority of his professional career with Galatasaray, being a three-time Gol Kralı , representing the club in three different spells and winning a total of 14 major titles.Şükür represented Turkey a...
in the second goal of the 2–0 group stage win against co-hosts Belgium, on 19 June.
Club
- GalatasarayGalatasaray S.K. (football team)Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups....
:- Turkish League: 1987–88, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2001–02
- Turkish Cup: 1992–93, 1995–96, 1998–99, 1999–2000
- UEFA Cup: 1999–2000
- UEFA Super Cup: 20002000 UEFA Super CupThe 2000 UEFA Super Cup was a football match played on 25 August 2000 between Real Madrid of Spain and Galatasaray of Turkey. Real Madrid qualified by beating Valencia in the 2000 UEFA Champions League Final, while Galatasaray had made it to the Super Cup after beating Arsenal in the 2000 UEFA Cup...
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Galatasaray Galatasaray S.K. (football team) Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups.... |
1986–87 | ? | ? | ||||||||
| ? | ? | ||||||||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Konyaspor Konyaspor Konyaspor is a professional Turkish football club based in Konya. Konyaspor currently play in the Süper Lig. The club was founded in 1922 but then reformed in 1981. The club colours are green and white and they play their home games at Konya Atatürk Stadium.... |
1987–88 | ? | ? | ||||||||
| ? | ? | ||||||||||
| 1988–89 | ? | ? | |||||||||
| ? | ? | ||||||||||
| 1989–90 | ? | ? | |||||||||
| ? | ? | ||||||||||
| 1990–91 | 28 | 3 | |||||||||
| 28 | 3 | ||||||||||
| 1991–92 | 28 | 7 | |||||||||
| 28 | 7 | ||||||||||
| Total | 56 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 10 | |
| Galatasaray Galatasaray S.K. (football team) Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups.... |
1992–93 | 8 | 0 | ||||||||
| 8 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 1993–94 | 28 | 8 | |||||||||
| 28 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 1994–95 | 26 | 8 | |||||||||
| 26 | 8 | ||||||||||
| 1995–96 | 28 | 5 | |||||||||
| 28 | 5 | ||||||||||
| 1996–97 | 23 | 2 | |||||||||
| 23 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 1997–98 | 23 | 2 | |||||||||
| 23 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 1998–99 | 23 | 2 | |||||||||
| 23 | 2 | ||||||||||
| 1999–00 | 28 | 1 | |||||||||
| 28 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2000–01 | 25 | 1 | |||||||||
| 25 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2001–02 | 19 | 1 | |||||||||
| 19 | 1 | ||||||||||
| 2002–03 | 10 | 1 | |||||||||
| 10 | 1 | ||||||||||
| Total | 241 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 241 | 31 | |
| Career total | 297 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 297 | 41 | |
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Turkey national football team The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA... |
1993 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | ||
| 1995 | 3 | 1 | ||
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | ||
| 2000 | 8 | 0 | ||
| Total | 15 | 1 | ||
Managerial
| Team | Nat | From | To | Record | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
| Galatasaray B |  |
2004 | 2006 |
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| Belediyespor Gaziantep Büyüksehir Belediyespor Gaziantep Büyükşehir Belediyesi Spor Kulübü is a Turkish football club located in Gaziantep, Turkey. The club was founded in 1998 after Sankospor became defunct.-Current squad:... |
|
2006 | 2007 |
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| Orduspor Orduspor Orduspor is a Turkish football club founded in 1967. The club is located in Ordu, Turkey and plays their home games at 19 Eylul Stadium. The team managed to qualify for Turkish Super League again in 2011.-History:... |
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2007 | 2007 |
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| Belediyespor Gaziantep Büyüksehir Belediyespor Gaziantep Büyükşehir Belediyesi Spor Kulübü is a Turkish football club located in Gaziantep, Turkey. The club was founded in 1998 after Sankospor became defunct.-Current squad:... |
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2007 | 2008 |
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| Rizespor Çaykur Rizespor Çaykur Rizespor is a Turkish sports club based in Rize. Çaykur Rizespor is currently playing in the TFF First League. The club was founded in 1953 in green-yellow colours and had professionalship status in 1968 as Rizespor and changed its colours to blue-green... |
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2009 | 2009 |
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| Total |
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