Beşiktaş JK executive Metin Keçeli passes away at 77

Metin Keçeli, a prominent former executive and board member of Beşiktaş JK, has passed away at the age of 77. Keçeli, who was born in Rize, held several high-level positions within the club, including serving as Vice President during the leadership of Yıldırım Demirören and holding various administrative roles during the era of Süleyman Seba.

A memorial ceremony was held at the entrance of Tüpraş Stadium, attended by Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı, club officials, former players, and Keçeli’s family. During the ceremony, Adalı praised Keçeli’s long-standing service and influence on the club’s institutional culture.

Keçeli was a graduate of Istanbul Technical University and had a diverse career as a businessman and sports administrator. He was previously recognized as the ‘Sportsman of the Year’ by Milliyet Newspaper for the 1989-1990 season. Following the memorial, his funeral service was held at Levent Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa Mosque before he was laid to rest at Zincirlikuyu Cemetery.