Çağlar Birinci (, born 2 October 1985) is a Turkish former

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who played as a

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Club career

After a season with

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in the 2006–07 season, he secured a first-team place as a left-back. In the 2007–08 season, he was given the number 61

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, and became vice-captain., eventually becoming the captain. Çağlar joined Elazığspor when his contract expired on a free transfer and Akhisar Belediyespor the further season on 18 July 2014.

International career

Çağlar was selected for Turkey's

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qualification games against

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and

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. Çağlar made his debut against Belgium, starting as left-back.

Honours

;Galatasaray *

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(2): 2011–12,

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* Süper Kupa (1):

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