İbrahim Kutluay
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İbrahim Kutluay (born 7 January 1974) is a former
Professional club career
Fenerbahçe: 1992–1999
Efes Pilsen: 1999–2000
Kutluay had a successful career at Efes Pilsen with an overall record of 15.1 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.[13]
Greece and reaching the top of Europe
It was in Greece that Kutluay reached the peak of his career. The move to
He later represented
.National team career
Kutluay was a member of the senior
Player profile
As a 6-foot-6 guard, Kutluay was viewed as one of the best perimeter shooters.
Post-playing career
Kutluay began a career as a
Personal life and fame
Relationship with Demet Akalın
Kutluay has also been a cynosure of public attention due to his personal life. His relationship with model Demet Akalın was extensively covered by tabloids. The couple made a decision to formalise their ties with a marriage on 5 July 2001, but according to Akalın, because of Kutluay's last-minute change of mind, they separated. The survey, in which 16,000 respondents took place, conducted by the tabloid Radikal suggests that Kutluay-Akalın couple is remembered the most 'unforgettable duo' of Turkish high-society life.[20]
Marriage with Demet Şener
Kutluay's marriage with another model Demet Şener, in which then Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan acted as a witness, was the key event of the Turkish high society life in 2005.[21] The couple divorced in 2018, and Kutluay has since been in an open relationship with a society beauty Edvina Sponza.[22]
Edwina Sponza
Kutluay and Sponza have been regularly seen in high-end restaurants and clubs together.[23] Ibrahim did attend her father's funeral and was seen supporting her girlfriend at the time of grief.[24] In January 2020, the couple were seen jogging together.[25] Demet Şener criticised Kutluay's late behavior towards her and has given interviews to media explaining her reasons for ending their marriage, but she also praised her former husband as a good father to their children, namely Irem and Ömer.[26][27]
Lifestyle
In his interviews, Kutluay mentioned his adherence to healthy routine. He drinks very little, only socially once in a while, and does not have any toxic habits. Despite having retired from the game, Kutluay exercises regularly and keeps his form in a highly disciplined manner. He is also distinguished for his impeccable style and taste.[28] Kutluay is a celebrated and passionate car fan and has had many glamorous sport cars in his possession.[29] Yet due to his height (198 cm), he is reported to have found himself unable to fit into stylish vehicles,[30] thus he has been compelled to order specially designed cars to meet his size-related demands.[31]
Titles and medals won
Pro clubs
AEK Athens (2000–01)
Greek Cup: 2001
Panathinaikos (2001–03)
- 2002
Greek League: 2003
Greek Cup: 2003
- Ülkerspor(2003–04)
Turkish Cup: 2004
Panathinaikos (2005)
Greek League: 2005
Greek Cup: 2005
- Ülkerspor(2005–06)
Turkish League: 2006
- Turkish Super Cup: 2005
- Fenerbahçe(2006–07)
Turkish senior national team
- National Team
- EuroBasket 2001:
Silver
- EuroBasket 2001:
Individual awards and accomplishments
Pro career
- 1996: FIBA EuroStar, Istanbul.
- 1998: FIBA EuroStar, Berlin.
- 1998–99: Fenerbahçe.
- 1998–99: Fenerbahçe.
- 1999: FIBA EuroStar, Moscow.
- 1999: FIBA EuroStar 3 Point Contest Champion, Moscow.
- 1999–2000: Third place in 2000 EuroLeague Final Four, with Efes Pilsen.
- 2001: Semifinalist in EuroLeague with AEK Athens.
- 2001: Voted MVP.
- 2002: EuroLeague title, with Panathinaikos.
- 2003: Greek League title, with Panathinaikos.
- 2005: Third place in 2005 EuroLeague Final Four, with Panathinaikos.
- 2005: Greek League title, with Panathinaikos.
- 2005: Greek Cup title, with Panathinaikos.
- 2005: Turkish President's Cup, with Ülker Istanbul.
- 2007: FIBA EuroStar, Athens.
References
- ^ "İbrahim Kutluay Biyografisi". haberler.com. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "Legend: Ibrahim Kutluay, Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul". https://www.adidasngt.com. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
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- ^ FIBA.com Game: ITALY vs TURKEY (Group B) Date: 1 July 1996.
- ^ FIBAEurope.com KK Cibona VIP 85-84 Fenerbahçe SK Date: 10.02.1999, 18:00h
- ^ "Basketbolda Türkiyeyi Gururlandıran Kişiler". sportiveturkiye.com. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ Gancedo, Javier. "Final Four interview: Ibrahim Kutluay". Euroleague.net. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ Özgün, Canan (2006-06-29). "Başka zevkim yok". http://www.milliyet.com.tr. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
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- ^ Çevik, Emre (9 February 2020). "İbrahim Kutluay ilişkisi". https://www.sozcu.com.tr. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
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- ^ "İşte ünlülerin mal varlıkları". https://www.takvim.com.tr. 2013-04-29. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
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- ^ "İbrahim Kutluay Röportaj". antu.com.
- ^ "İbrahim Kutluay Biyografisi". haberler.com. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "İbrahim Kutluay Biyografisi". haberler.com. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "İbrahim Kutluay". nbatr.com. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "Ve İbrahim AEK'da". Hurriyet. 23 June 2000. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ "İbrahim Kutluay'ın Kariyerinin En Önemli 10 Maçı". eurohoops.net/tr/euroleague-tr. Retrieved 15 February 2020.
- ^ Ibrahim KUTLUAY (TUR) participated in 17 FIBA / FIBA Zones events.
- ^ Myhre, Rich. "Shooting help may come via Turkey". heraldnet.com. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ^ "TURKISH PLAYER IN NBA". alperworld.50megs.com. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ^ "İbrahim Kutluay Biyografisi". haberler.com. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ^ Alkaya, Oktay Volkan (14 December 2015). "Yurdum insanının unutamadığı çift: Demet ve İbrahim". Radikal. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "İbrahim Kutluay-Demet Şener evlendi". CNN Turk. 16 July 2005. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ Durmaz, Sayit (2019-02-12). "İbrahim Kutluay ve Edwina Sponza gecelerde". huriyyet.com.tr. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- ^ "Edwina Sponza ile İbrahim Kutluay kural bozdu! Ünlü çift el ele görüntü verdi". takvim.com.tr. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "İbrahim Kutluay, Edwina Sponza'yı babasının cenazesinde yalnız bırakmadı". https://www.milliyet.com.tr. 11 May 2020. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
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- ^ Boy, Deniz (2020-01-18). "İbrahim Kutluay ve Edvina Sponza sabah sporunda". https://www.hurriyet.com.tr. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
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- ^ Boy, Deniz (2019-12-24). "İbrahim Kutluay çocukları İrem ve Ömer'le buluştu". https://www.hurriyet.com.tr. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
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- ^ "Demet Şener: Gördüklerimden sonra üç gün kustum!". CNN Turk. 29 November 2017. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "İbrahim Kutluay'ın başarısının sırrı". http://spor.haber7.com. 2009-12-27. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
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- ^ "Dev adamlar Ferrari ve Porsche kullanmak istiyor ama sığmıyor". https://www.hurriyet.com.tr. 2005-04-27. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
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- ^ YILMAZ, MESUT (3 September 2018). "Arabaya zor sığdı". https://www.milliyet.com.tr. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
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- ^ "Başka zevkim yok". https://www.milliyet.com. 2006-06-29.