Hamit Altıntop
Association-football-player · 43 years old
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| Age | 43 years old |
|---|---|
| Birth date | December 8, 1982 |
| Birthplace | Gelsenkirchen |
| Profession | Association-football-player |
| Height | 1.83 m |
| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
Hamit Altıntop — Biography
Hamit Altıntop (Turkish pronunciation: [haˈmit aɫˈtɯntop]; born 8 December 1982) is a Turkish former professional footballer and current board member of the Turkish Football Federation. He was a versatile midfielder who could play either in a defending or attacking role and on both flanks, known for his creative flair and long-range shooting ability. He is the identical twin brother of footballer Halil Altıntop.
Altıntop was part of the Turkey squad that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2008. After the tournament he was voted as part of the 23-man Team of the tournament awards. He won the 2010 FIFA Puskás Award for scoring the best goal of the season in a UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying match against Kazakhstan in a 3–0 win for his country.
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