Garbis İstanbulluoğlu explained

Garbis İstanbulluoğlu
Fullname:Garbis İstanbulluoğlu
Birth Date:24 February 1927
Birth Place:Istanbul, Turkey
Death Place:Istanbul, Turkey
Position:Forward
Years1:1947–1950
Years2:1950–1957
Years3:1957–1960
Clubs1:Kadırgaspor
Clubs2:Vefa S.K.
Clubs3:Taksim SK
Caps2:90
Goals2:52
Nationalyears1:1952–1953
Nationalteam1:Turkey
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:3

Garbis İstanbulluoğlu (24 February 192717 February 1994), known as with his given nickname Tenekeci Gabris,[1] - literally meaning "Tinsmith", was a former Turkish football player and coach.

Early life

Of Armenian origin,[2] [3] he was born in Kadırga neighbourhood of Fatih, Istanbul. His father was a tinsmith and Garbis was called "Tenekeci Garbis", by fans and the press, because of his father's profession (Tenekeci is Turkish for tinsmith).[4]

Career

İstanbulluoğlu began playing football with Kadırgaspor, his local team. He joined Vefa S.K. in 1950, where he played in 90 games scoring 52 goals. He also played for Taksim SK for three seasons. He played as a striker.

National Team

İstanbulluoğlu was the first Armenian origin footballer that represented Turkey.[5] He was first capped for Turkey on 1 June 1952 in Ankara against Switzerland, scoring in his debut.[6] He was capped by Turkey for four times, scoring three goals. He also played for Turkey against Italy (B) side on 11 December 1953 in Istanbul. However, this game is not considered an official game for FIFA.[7]

Coaching

Started his managerial career with Taksim SK.[8] In the 1967–68 season he was assistant manager of Mehmet Ali Has when Taksim SK at the Turkish 2. Division. Following year, he was appointed to as a technical director (manager) of Taksim SK until 1974 when the team relegated to Amateur League from Turkish 3. Division. He was also manager of Şişli SK. Both teams represented the Armenian community in Istanbul.

Death

İstanbulluoğlu died on 17 February 1994 in Istanbul and buried in Şişli Armenian Cemetery.

Statistics

Club

[2]

ClubSeasonLeague
AppsGoals
Vefa S.K.1950–51127
1951–52138
1952–53138
1953–541613
1954–551711
1955–56122
1956–57173
Total9052

International

[6] [9]

National teamYearAppsGoalsAssists
Turkey195221-
195322-
Total43-

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Kadırga'da Futbol Kültürü. Turkish Football Federation. 6 October 2005. 8 July 2020. Tr. https://archive.today/20200708165257/https://www.yenisafak.com/arsiv/2005/ekim/06/oakkusak.html. 8 July 2020.
  2. Web site: Garbis İstanbulluoğlu (Vefa) @ Mackolik.com. Garbis İstanbulluoğlu Türkiye Vefa D. Tarihi : 01 01 1927 D. Yeri : İstanbul Boy : 177 cm Kilo : 75 kg Pozisyon. Forvet. Mackolik.com. 2012-01-19. https://web.archive.org/web/20131102171001/http://www.mackolik.com/Player/Default.aspx?id=72980. 2013-11-02. dead.
  3. Web site: Türkiye takımında bir Garo... - TANIL BORA. Radikal.
  4. Web site: S A B A H O N L I N E 01.09.2001. Elaslan. Aslan. arsiv.sabah.com.tr.
  5. Web site: Archived copy . 2012-01-19 . 2013-09-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130909175817/http://eu-football.info/_player.php?id=6527 . dead .
  6. Web site: 1951-1952 Turkish National Team. Angelfire.
  7. Web site: 1953-1954 Turkish National Team. Angelfire.
  8. http://www.turkforum.net/731562-turkiye-futbolunda-ermeniler.html{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
  9. Web site: 1952-1953 Turkish National Team. Angelfire.