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My Take
Reçber belongs, in my view, among the most underrated goalkeepers of his era. Anchoring a Turkish side to the 2002 World Cup semi-finals was a generational achievement, and his stints at Fenerbahce, Barcelona and Besiktas speak to a reputation that traveled well beyond Turkey. What I admire most is the composure a great keeper needs, the calm at the back that lets everyone ahead play with freedom. That he moved into sports administration after retiring feels fitting; the cool head that read crosses and breakaways seems naturally suited to steering a club from the boardroom.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Rüştü Reçber
- Name (Japanese)
- リュシュテュ・レチベル
- Reading
- りゅしゅてゅ・れちべる
- Born
- May 10, 1973 (age 53)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Ox
- Origin
- Korkuteli, Antalya Province, Turkey
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 2 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
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 Rüştü Reçber born?
Born May 10, 1973 (age 53).
Where is Rüştü Reçber from?
Rüştü Reçber is from Korkuteli, Antalya Province, Turkey.
What does Rüştü Reçber do?
Rüştü Reçber works as association football player.
How tall is Rüştü Reçber?
Rüştü Reçber is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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.