Semih Yuvakuran


Semih Yuvakuran is a Turkish football manager, and retired footballer best known for his stints as a leftback for Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe in the Süper Lig.

Professional career

A youth product of Bursaspor, Semih begun his career as a striker, moving to left wing, and eventually broke through professionally as a leftback in defense. Semih transferred to Galatasaray in 1984 and helped them win 2 Süper Ligs, 1 Turkish Cup, 1 Chancellor Cup, 2 Turkish Super Cups, and 1 TSYD Cup. He eventually transferred to their rivals Fenerbahçe, and could not replicate their success.

Managerial career

Semih had a couple stints with lower division Turkish teams. In 2012, he managed the Turkmen club Balkan FK and helped them win the domestic double, winning the Ýokary Liga and Turkmenistan Cup.

Personal life

Semih is the father of triplet sons. All three of his sons are footballers, and one of them, Utku Yuvakuran, is a professional footballer for Beşiktaş J.K..

Honours

Club

;Galatasaray
;Fenerbahçe
;Balkan FK