Engin Verel Explained

Engin Verel
Fullname:Engin Ramiz Verel
Height:1.75 m
Birth Date:1956 9, df=yes
Birth Place:Istanbul, Turkey
Position:Forward
Midfielder
Years1:1973–1975
Caps1:42
Goals1:2
Years2:1975–1979
Caps2:104
Goals2:15
Years3:1979–1980
Clubs3:Hertha BSC
Caps3:5
Goals3:0
Years4:1980–1981
Clubs4:Anderlecht
Caps4:3
Goals4:0
Years5:1981–1983
Clubs5:Lille
Caps5:57
Goals5:15
Years6:1983–1986
Caps6:40
Goals6:1
Totalcaps:251
Totalgoals:33
Nationalyears1:1974–1982
Nationalteam1:Turkey
Nationalcaps1:26
Nationalgoals1:0

Engin Verel (born 15 September 1956) is a Turkish former professional footballer who spent most of his career with İstanbul-based rivals Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray.[1]

Career

Verel was born in Istanbul. He made his debut at the age of 17 with Galatasaray 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.[2]

He also played abroad for Hertha BSC in Germany, RSC Anderlecht in Belgium and Lille OSC in France. In 1983, Verel returned to his homeland, joining again Fenerbahçe he played there until his retirement in 1986.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: TFF. ENGİN VEREL. 7 April 2009.
  2. Web site: Turkey - Record International Players. RSSSF. 11 April 2009.