Tümer Metin (born 14 October 1974) is a Turkish former professional
footballer and current
pundit
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Origins
The term originates from the Sanskrit term ('' '' ), meaning "knowledg ...
.
Metin achieved numerous titles during his career, including Süper Lig titles with respective
centenary
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Notable events
Notable centennial events at ...
of both
Beşiktaş J.K.
Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü (), also known simply as Beşiktaş (), is a Turkish sports club founded in 1903 that is based in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul. The club's football team is one of the Big Three in Turkey and one of the most ...
and
Fenerbahçe S.K. At international level, he scored 7 goals in 26 appearances for the
Turkey national team.
Career
Metin was born in
Zonguldak. After playing for four years at
Samsunspor, he was transferred to
Beşiktaş
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, along with team-mate
İlhan Mansız in 2001. He signed a contract with
Fenerbahçe in June 2006 after spending five years at Beşiktaş.
Metin's star shone brightly in Europe during the
2006–07 UEFA Cup
The 2006–07 UEFA Cup was the 36th UEFA Cup, Europe's second-tier club football tournament. On 16 May 2007, at Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland, Sevilla won their second consecutive UEFA Cup, defeating Espanyol 3–1 on penalties after the match ...
Round of 32 tie against
AZ Alkmaar. In the first leg in Istanbul Metin contributed the Yellow Canaries' first goal as well as the equalizing brace which made the final score 3–3. The second brace was much more spectacular in that his run came from just within the midfield line and his shot, a cracker from the top corner of the 16 yard box, was placed precisely in the top corner of the goal. Metin also scored the opening goal in the reverse fixture in Alkmaar, a precise curling shot into the side netting, but unfortunately for him the result of the match was 2–2, sending Fenerbahçe out of the competition via
away goals.
During the January 2008 transfer window, Fenerbahçe sent Metin to
Greek Super League side
AEL FC, with the loan period to expire in June 2008. So far Metin has found success in Greece, even scoring his first goal in his debut for the new outfit. On 9 August 2011, he signed a one-year contract with
Kerkyra
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. He announced his retirement on 9 December 2011.
Post-retirement
After retirement he penned a
memoir, titled "''Metin Olmak''", published in May 2013.
His book includes damning behind-the-scenes revelations on his conflicts with
Mircea Lucescu and
Rıza Çalımbay, some wonderful exchanges with
Vicente Del Bosque, and the accounts of his personal transformation during his later career years in
Greece.
In 2019 September Metin joined
TRT Spor for punditry.
Personal life
Metin is a Beşiktaş J.K. fan.
He has got a tattoo stating "''Only God can judge me''".
In 2019, Metin dated Turkish actress Gamze Topuz, who was featured Turkish TV series including
Aşk ve Ceza.
Honours
Beşiktaş
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Süper Lig: 2003
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Turkish Cup: 2006
Fenerbahçe
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Süper Lig: 2007
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Turkish Super Cup: 2007
Turkey
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UEFA European Championship Semi Final:
2008
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References
External links
Profile at TFF.org
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1974 births
Living people
Sportspeople from Zonguldak
Turkish footballers
Zonguldakspor footballers
Samsunspor footballers
Beşiktaş J.K. footballers
Fenerbahçe S.K. footballers
Turkey international footballers
Turkey B international footballers
Turkish expatriate footballers
Expatriate footballers in Greece
Athlitiki Enosi Larissa F.C. players
UEFA Euro 2008 players
Süper Lig players
Super League Greece players
Turkish expatriate sportspeople in Greece
Association football midfielders
Association football wingers