Süleyman Seba
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 Statue of Süleyman Seba in Beşiktaş, Şairler Sofası Park, Istanbul, 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | Süleyman Seba 5 April 1926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 13 August 2014 (aged 88) Istanbul, Turkey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resting place | Feriköy Cemetery | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Occupation(s) | Footballer, sports executive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Süleyman Seba (
Biography
Early life
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Football player
Seba started to play football in the Kabataş High School team. The promising player was soon discovered by the local football club Beşiktaş J.K. and admitted to its junior team. With his contribution, the junior team became the champions of that season, and Seba was promoted to the rank of team captain a short time later. In 1946, he was called to become a member of the A-team.[3]
Seba scored 19
Seba went down in Turkish football history when he scored the first ever goal in
In 1954, he was forced to retire from his career as a footballer due to a meniscus injury. During his entire professional career he played only for Beşiktaş J.K.
International career
Seba was never called up to the Turkey national team; however, he was given the opportunity to play for Turkey national under-21 football team. Initially, Turkish Football Federation gave Beşiktaş J.K. (then-champions of Istanbul Football League) the permission to represent the Turkish side in the Turkey's last match in the East Mediterranean Cup 1950-1953 against Greece national football team. Although the squad was strengthened by some additions from Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe S.K., Beşiktaş J.K. obtained the right to use the Turkish flag in their emblem, and it is still being used by the club today.[10]
Süleyman Seba was among the players who were selected to play against Greece. On 16 May 1952, he played his first and only game where Turkey lost 0-1.[11]
Career after retiring from football
There is not much information on Seba's years after retiring from active sports. However, it is known that he served for some time in the
Club president
In 1957, Seba became an active member of Beşiktaş J.K.
Six years later, in 1963, he became a member of the club's Presidential Council.
In 1984 Seba took the helm of the club, gaining more votes in the presidential election than Mehmet Üstünkaya who was the club president between 1981–1984. The election was held on April 1, 1984. Seba got the support of 403 members whereas Üstünkaya obtained the support of 338 members.[12] During this election Seba received the support of the all-time Beşiktaş legend "Baba" (Father) Hakkı Yeten.
In his first full season he signed
During Seba's era, Beşiktaş became the dominant team in Turkey and in the 1986–1987 season reached the quarter-finals of the European Champion Clubs' Cup (known as the
Seba went on for a 16-year presidency as club chairman of
During his retirement, the honorary chairman Seba was one of the most respected figures of Beşiktaş J.K., which became a financially strong club thanks to his efforts – far stronger than the practically bankrupt club which he took over in 1984.
Death
Seba died on August 13, 2014. He was laid to rest at the Feriköy Cemetery, Istanbul.
Honours
The famous historic avenue in the Akaretler quarter of Beşiktaş, where the club's HQ is located, has been renamed as Süleyman Seba Avenue in his honour.
The 2014–15 season of the Süper Lig, which began less than a month after Seba's death, was officially dedicated to him by the Turkish Football Federation.[13]
Trophies won by club during presidency
- Süper Lig (5):
- Turkish Cup (4):
- 1989, 1990, 1994, 1998
- Turkish Presidents Cup (5)
- 1986, 1989, 1992, 1994, 1998
- Chancellor Cup(2):
- 1988, 1997
- Fleet Cup (1):
- 1986
- TSYD Cup (6):
- 1985, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1997
See also
References
- ^ "Süleyman Seba hayatını kaybetti - Hürriyet Futbol" (in Turkish). Hurriyet.com.tr. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
- ^ "Süleyman Seba, MİT'te Komünizmle Mücadele Şubesi'nin önemli bir memuruydu" (in Turkish). Hurriyet.com.tr. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
- ^ a b c "Siyah - Beyaz Bir Yaşam Hikayesi". Kabataş Dergisi. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ "Süleyman Seba hayatını kaybetti". NTVMSNBC. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ a b "Sadece Süleyman Seba…". Goal.com. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ "Süleyman Seba statistics". Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- ^ "Son bir veda, sonsuz bir merhaba Süleyman Seba". NTVSpor. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
- ^ "Fråga AIK om fotbollsstatistik - 2002". Archived from the original on 14 August 2014. Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- ^ "Süleyman Seba İnönü'de attığı ilk golü anlatıyor". Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- ^ "Kulüp Arması ve Anlamı". Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- ^ "TÜRKİYE YUNANİSTAN MAC DETAYLARI". Retrieved 14 August 2014.
- ^ "Süleyman Seba, Beşiktaş Kulübü Başkani". Milliyet gazete arşivi, 02.04.1984, p. 11. Retrieved on 14.08.2014. (in Turkish)
- ^ "akit". Retrieved 13 June 2020.
Bibliography
- Akar, Rıdvan (2014). Beşiktaş'ın Dervişi Süleyman Seba (in Turkish). Chiviyazıları Yayınevi. ISBN 9786055708993.
External links
- Süleyman Seba at Beşiktaş J.K.
- Süleyman Seba at TFF
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