Refik Osman Top, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Refik Osman Top

Turkish association football player

Date of Birth: 01-Jan-1897

Place of Birth: Istanbul, Turkey

Date of Death: 26-Apr-1957

Profession: association football manager, association football player

Nationality: Turkey

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn


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About Refik Osman Top

  • Refik Osman Top (born Refik Osman, 1 January 1897 – 26 April 1957), known by his nickname Siir –literally meaning the Poem–, was a Turkish footballer, referee, coach and sports columnist.
  • Top is one of the most decorated players of early periods of Turkish football history, winning Istanbul Football League both as player and manager.
  • He is also the first footballer to play at Big Three clubs of Turkey.Top is also a prominent figure of the history of Besiktas J.K., being one of the founders and initial players of football department and the first international footballer to represent Turkey.

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