08.11.2026 23:40
Cevad Prekazi, the Galatasaray legend who wore the Galatasaray jersey between 1985 and 1991, passed away at the age of 70.
Sad news has come from Cevad Prekazi, one of the unforgettable names of Galatasaray and Turkish football.
PREKAZI HAS PASSED AWAY
According to Sportal's report, Cevad Prekazi, the legendary free-kick master of the yellow-red club and European football, passed away at the age of 70. It was stated that Prekazi died at his home.
GALATASARAY CAREER
Prekazi, 70, one of the legendary names of Partizan and Yugoslav football, wore the Galatasaray jersey between 1985 and 1991 during his playing career. Transferring from Partizan to Galatasaray in 1985, Prekazi wrote his name among the legends of the yellow-red community with his extraordinary shots with his left foot, his game intelligence and his free kicks that knew no distance.
THE XAMAX MATCH AND THE HISTORIC FREE-KICK GOAL
Prekazi's most unforgettable moment in his Galatasaray career came in the 1988-1989 season during the struggle to advance to the quarter-finals of the European Champion Clubs' Cup. After the first match, which was lost 3-0 away to Neuchatel Xamax, Prekazi made history with an incredible free-kick goal from approximately 40 meters in the return match played at a neutral venue. The experienced figure, who played a leading role in Galatasaray's advancement to the semi-finals, was among the names that changed Turkish football's vision in Europe.
YEARS FULL OF TROPHIES
Cevad Prekazi won 2 Süper Lig championships, 1 Turkish Cup and Presidential Cups with Galatasaray. Thanks to his leadership on the field, the tremendous attacking harmony he achieved with Tanju Çolak and the special bond he established with the fans, Prekazi continues to maintain his place among the most beloved and memorable foreign footballers in Galatasaray's history.