Rıdvan Dilmen
Turkish football player and manager (born 1962) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rıdvan Dilmen (born 15 August 1962) is a Turkish former professional footballer who played as a attacking midfielder or winger, notably for Fenerbahçe and the Turkey national team. During his career Dilmen established himself as one of the most skilled players of the Süper Lig.
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Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1962-08-15) 15 August 1962 (age 61) | ||
Place of birth | Nazilli, Turkey | ||
Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, winger | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1977–1979 | Nazilli Sümerspor | ||
1979–1980 | Muğlaspor | 10 | (3) |
1980–1983 | Boluspor | 41 | (8) |
1983–1987 | Sarıyer | 119 | (29) |
1987–1994 | Fenerbahçe | 108 | (32) |
Total | 278 | (72) | |
International career | |||
1984–1992 | Turkey | 29 | (5) |
Managerial career | |||
1998–1999 | Vanspor | ||
1999–2000 | Fenerbahçe | ||
2000 | Konyaspor | ||
2001 | Altay | ||
2001–2002 | Adanaspor | ||
2002–2003 | Karşıyaka | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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Although he stated on numerous occasions his dislike for it, he was given the nickname "Şeytan Rıdvan" ("Rıdvan the Devil") mostly for his wits, immense speed with the ball and stupendous fakes. Since retiring as a player, Rıdvan coached several teams before becoming a color commentator, analyst and sportswriter.