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My Take
What strikes me about Okan Buruk is that he conquered the same league from two completely different chairs. Seven titles as a player, five as a manager, the most in Super Lig history, and at just 169 cm he was never going to win on physical dominance alone. That tells me everything about his football intelligence and sheer winning instinct. Leading a giant like Galatasaray invites brutal pressure, yet he keeps stacking trophies with a quiet steadiness. A former star who genuinely understands his players, he is one of those rare figures who is simply woven into a nation's footballing memory.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Okan Buruk
- Name (Japanese)
- オカン・ブルク
- Reading
- おかん・ぶるく
- Born
- October 19, 1973 (age 52)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Ox
- Origin
- Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Turkey
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 169 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Okan Buruk born?
Born October 19, 1973 (age 52).
Where is Okan Buruk from?
Okan Buruk is from Istanbul, Istanbul Province, Turkey.
What does Okan Buruk do?
Okan Buruk works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Okan Buruk?
Okan Buruk is 169 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.