15.11.2026 16:20
İbrahim Üzülmez, one of Beşiktaş's unforgettable captains, stepped into restaurant management after his footballing and managerial career. The prices on the menu of the former footballer, who opened a kebab restaurant in Bostancı, Istanbul, drew attention. In particular, the two-person kebab tray being sold for 2,700 lira caused different interpretations.
One of the well-known names in Turkish football, İbrahim Üzülmez, has opened a new page in his career. Having worn the Beşiktaş jersey for many years and served as captain of the black-and-white team, Üzülmez turned to the gastronomy sector after his playing and managerial periods.
Opening a kebab restaurant named Pergeli in Istanbul's Bostancı district, the former footballer this time drew attention not for his performance on the football pitch but for his business management. At the restaurant, which began serving in February 2026, kebab, lahmacun and various flavors from traditional Turkish cuisine are offered to customers.
Üzülmez's restaurant also attracts the interest of fans who know the former footballer closely. Some customers who come to the venue take souvenir photos with the former Beşiktaş captain.
THE PRICE OF THE TWO-PERSON PLATE IS 2,700 LIRA
The prices at İbrahim Üzülmez's restaurant drew attention after a post by a content creator. In particular, the price of the two-person Pergeli pan on the menu caused different evaluations. While Antep lahmacun is sold for 230 lira at the restaurant, the price for the two-person Pergeli pan was set at 2,700 lira. The price of the sour cherry bread kadayıf among the dessert options was reported as 350 lira. While some customers who evaluated the prices found the figures high, others considered them normal in terms of the products the restaurant offers.
HE QUIT FOOTBALL IN 2011
İbrahim Üzülmez, who wore the Beşiktaş jersey for many years and earned a place in fans' memories with his captaincy, ended his active football career in 2011. Üzülmez, who stated that he received offers from different clubs when he quit football, had said that he wanted to continue his career as a manager.
HE COACHED MANY TEAMS, NOW HE RUNS A RESTAURANT
Turning to management after his football career, İbrahim Üzülmez worked at clubs such as Elazığspor, Gençlerbirliği, Gaziantep, Çaykur Rizespor, Bursaspor, Ankaragücü, Eyüpspor, Pendikspor and Iğdır FK.
The former captain, who was involved in the football world for years, now operates in a different sector with the restaurant he opened in Istanbul. Along with Üzülmez's new job, the menu prices at his restaurant are also drawing attention.