Rüştü Reçber
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Rüştü Reçber (pronounced [ˈɾyʃty ˈɾetʃbeɾ]; born 10 May 1973) is a Turkish former professional footballer and a current sports executive.[4] During his professional career, he played as a goalkeeper for Antalyaspor, Fenerbahçe, Barcelona and Beşiktaş.
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1973-05-10) 10 May 1973 (age 50) | ||
Place of birth | Korkuteli, Antalya, Turkey | ||
Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Youth career | |||
1985–1988 | Korkutelispor[2][3] | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1988–1991 | Burdurgücü | 1 | (0) |
1991–1993 | Antalyaspor | 34 | (0) |
1993–2003 | Fenerbahçe | 240 | (0) |
1993–1994 | → Antalyaspor (loan) | 33 | (0) |
2003–2006 | Barcelona | 4 | (0) |
2004–2006 | → Fenerbahçe (loan) | 46 | (0) |
2006–2007 | Fenerbahçe | 8 | (0) |
2007–2012 | Beşiktaş | 99 | (0) |
Total | 432 | (0) | |
International career | |||
1992–1993 | Turkey U21 | 11 | (0) |
1994–2012 | Turkey | 120 | (0) |
Medal record | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Rüştü was part of the Turkey national squad that reached the semi-finals at the 2002 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2008. At the former, where Turkey finished third, his performances saw him selected for the tournament's all-star team. He is Turkey's record appearance holder, having earned 120 caps.[5] He made his debut against Iceland in 1994 and his final appearance came against Finland in 2012.[6]
Rüştü was named the best goalkeeper in European competitions in 2002, selected for the 2002 UEFA Team of the Year by public vote.[7] In 2004, he was selected to FIFA 100 by Pelé as one of the 125 best living footballers in the world.[8]