Engin Verel (born 15 September 1956) is a Turkish former professional

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who spent most of his career with İstanbul-based rivals Fenerbahçe and

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Career

Verel was born in

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. He made his debut at the age of 17 with

in 1973. He then moved to Fenerbahçe in 1975 where he played until 1979. He won 2 Turkish League titles with Fenerbahçe. He made 26 appearances for the Turkey national team. He also played abroad for

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in Germany,

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in Belgium and

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in France. In 1983, Verel returned to his homeland, joining again Fenerbahçe he played there until his retirement in 1986.

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