19.02.2026 15:20
Sepp Piontek, who managed the Turkish National Football Team between 1990 and 1993, passed away at the age of 85.
German coach Sepp Piontek, who managed the Turkish National Football Team between 1990 and 1993, passed away at the age of 85. Piontek, who left a significant mark on Turkish football, caused sadness in the sports community with his death.
27 MATCHES IN 3 YEARS
Piontek served as the head coach of the National Team for three years and during this period, he led the team in 27 matches. After his national duty, the German coach also managed Bursaspor in Turkey.
CAREER EXTENDING FROM DENMARK TO TURKEY
Known as the person who brought the golden age to Danish football, Piontek took over the Turkish National Team in 1990. Upon his appointment, he made Fatih Terim his assistant, leaving an important legacy in Turkish football.
Piontek, who formed the skeleton of the national team and contributed to the infrastructure development, was described by football authorities as "the man who builds the future."
WHO IS SEPP PIONTEK?
He began his coaching career in 1971 at Werder Bremen and subsequently managed Fortuna Düsseldorf, Haiti, St. Pauli, Denmark, Turkey, Bursaspor, Aalborg, Silkeborg, and Greenland.