Mert Korkmaz
Turkish footballer
Intro | Turkish footballer | |
Places | Turkey | |
is | Athlete Football player Association football player | |
Work field | Sports | |
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Birth | 16 August 1971, Istanbul | |
Age | 53 years |
Mert Zeki Korkmaz (born August 16, 1971 in İstanbul) is a retired Turkish footballer.
Korkmaz played as a defender, and was known for his fighting spirit and professional approach to the game.
A product of Galatasaray S.K.'s youth system, Mert is the younger brother of club legend Bülent Korkmaz (also a defender), having himself played there from 1993-1997. He went on to represent Kocaelispor, Gaziantepspor, Malatyaspor and İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor, retiring in 2008.
Korkmaz was capped five times by Turkey.