01.04.2026 00:41
Uğurcan Çakır, one of the key figures in the national team's success in qualifying for the World Cup after 24 years, received high praise from football authorities for his performance. Former national player Nihat Kahveci praised Uğurcan Çakır's performance with the words, "I erased Buffon," while the national goalkeeper played a critical role in Turkey's qualification for the World Cup after 24 years.
One of the key figures in the Turkish National Team's success in qualifying for the World Cup after 24 years, Uğurcan Çakır, received high praise from football authorities for his performance. Former national football player Nihat Kahveci made striking statements about the star goalkeeper.
“I ERASED BUFFON”
In a statement on the Kontraspor YouTube channel highlighting Uğurcan Çakır's critical saves, Kahveci said, “Uğurcan, you did great saving Asllani’s two shots like a lion. I used to say Buffon, but I erased Buffon. Well done, my coach, these are historical touches, two of the historical saves I can mention.”
ONE OF THE HEROES OF A 24-YEAR LONG WAIT
Uğurcan Çakır, who was one of the architects of the victory against Kosovo with his performance, played a key role in Turkey's return to the World Cup after 24 years. The national goalkeeper, who kept the team afloat with his saves in critical moments, is among the names that marked this historic success.