Bülent Şahinkaya


Bülent Şahinkaya, also known as Küçük Bülent, was a Turkish former professional footballer. Şahinkaya was the captain of Trabzonspor when they were promoted to the Süper Lig for the first time.

Personal life

Şahinkaya was one of 7 children, 6 sons and 1 daughter. His father İbrahim and eldest brother Yılmaz were amateur footballers in their youth. His brothers Coşkun and Güngör were professional footballers who also played for Trabzonspor. Şahinkaya died on 29 June 2009, and was buried in Istanbul.

Honours

Trabzonspor
Galatasaray