Mustafa Yücedağ

Mustafa Yücedağ was a Turkish footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

Born in Gaziantep, Yücedağ moved to the Netherlands with his family at an early age. He played football for Ajax, PEC Zwolle and De Graafschap, as well as in his native Turkey for Sarıyer, Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe and Gaziantepspor.
He also capped nine times for the Turkey national team between 1988 and 1990, including four FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.

After football

On 5 July 2010, Yücedağ was appointed by his former team Galatasaray to act as the assistant coach and interpreter for Frank Rijkaard.

Death

On 17 February 2020, Yücedağ died as a result of heart attack at his home in Zaandam, North Holland.