Who is İsmail Kartal, what positions has he held? His career achievements and football background

Following Fenerbahçe's departure from Jose Mourinho , they appointed experienced manager İsmail Kartal . This will be his fourth stint at the helm of the Yellow Canaries. Kartal's playing background, coaching career, and accomplishments have sparked curiosity. So, who is İsmail Kartal , where is he from, and how old is he?

Ismail Kartal

Who is Ismail Kartal?

Originally from Rize, İsmail Kartal was born on June 15, 1961. Kartal began his football career at Sarıyer and later transferred to Gaziantepspor. After two years at the club, Kartal went on to play 235 matches for Fenerbahçe, scoring 15 goals. The manager has played for the national team eight times, twice at the U21 level, and six times at the senior national level.

Ismail Kartal

Which teams did İsmail Kartal play for?

Manager İsmail Kartal began his football career at Sarıyer. He then transferred to Gaziantepspor. After two years there, he joined Fenerbahçe. Following his time at Fenerbahçe, he played for Denizlispor and Adanaspor.