Metin Kurt


Metin Kurt was a Turkish football player, who played as a winger, and manager. He was nicknamed Çizgi Metin because he drew opponents towards him when he played. Kurt spent most of his career in the Turkish Süper Lig, and is best known for his stint with Galatasaray where he won three consecutive Süper Lig titles.

Outside football

Kurt was a Communist and revolutionary sports worker, who was a Communist [Party of Turkey (current)|TKP] member and founded various unionist organizations for football. He briefly coached after his footballing career, and was sports writer for a magazine he released called "Sportmen".

Personal life

Metin is the brother of the footballer İsmail Kurt.

Death

Kurt died of a heart attack on 24 August 2012 in Istanbul, Turkey.

Honours

Galatasaray
Turkey