Born in England to Turkish Cypriot father and English mother. Started at Chelsea but never made first team appearance. Joined Leicester City on loan in 1996, became regular player
Born in Tarsus in 1988, started at Yeşilova Yeni Ufukspor at age 11. Transferred to Sefaköy Özmuratspor in 1999, then Samsunspor in 2004. Scored 11 goals in 26 matches for A2 team before professional contract
Born on October 4, 1988, started professional career at Manisaspor in 2004-05. Scored 5 goals in 39 games during his 1.5-year stay at Manisaspor. Joined CSKA Moscow in 2007 for £3.5 million, winning Russian Super Cup twice
Born in Istanbul in 1970, started at Trabzonspor youth academy. Won six Turkish League titles and four Turkish Cups with Galatasaray. Joined Rangers in 2000, then Blackburn Rovers in 2001 for £1.3m. Named Blackburn Rovers Player of the Year in 2003-04. Retired from football at age 38 in 2009
Turkey finished third in 2002 FIFA World Cup. Turkish players have excelled in European leagues. Arda Güler plays for Real Madrid, showcasing Turkish talent
Turkey's football reputation has improved significantly in 21st century. National team's Euro 2000 and World Cup 2002 achievements boosted national team's position. Galatasaray won UEFA Cup and European Super Cup in 2000