Şükrü Ersoy, Fenerbahçe and 1954 World Cup goalkeeper, dies at 95

Şükrü Ersoy Fenerbahçe SK 1954 FIFA World Cup Turkish football goalkeeper

Şükrü Ersoy, a prominent figure in Turkish football and a former goalkeeper for Fenerbahçe and the Turkish National Team, has passed away at the age of 95. His death was confirmed by both Fenerbahçe SK and the Turkish Football Federation (TFF).

Ersoy is best known for his role as the goalkeeper during Turkey’s first-ever appearance in the FIFA World Cup in 1954, where he played in the match against Germany. Throughout his playing career, he earned eight caps for the national team and secured two Istanbul League titles and two Turkish League championships with Fenerbahçe.

Following his playing career, which included a stint with the Austrian club Austria Salzburg, Ersoy transitioned into coaching and management. He managed several clubs, including Balıkesirspor, Trabzonspor, Denizlispor, and Altay. He also served as the manager of Fenerbahçe for nine matches during the 1979-1980 season and held various administrative roles, including positions on the Fenerbahçe Board of Directors and as a member of the Fenerbahçe High Advisory Board.

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[● 2 SOURCES] Ersoy managed Fenerbahçe for nine matches during the 1979-1980 season. gazeterize.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] Ersoy was the goalkeeper for Turkey during the 1954 FIFA World Cup. gazeterize.com · ajansspor.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] Ersoy played for the Austrian club Austria Salzburg. gazeterize.com · ajansspor.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
[● 2 SOURCES] Ersoy earned a total of 8 caps for the Turkish National Team. gazeterize.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
[● 3 SOURCES] Ersoy was a member of the Fenerbahçe High Advisory Board with registration number 1107. gazeterize.com · ajansspor.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Şükrü Ersoy died at the age of 95. ajansspor.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Ersoy won two Istanbul League titles and two Turkish League titles with Fenerbahçe. gazeterize.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr