Turkish · Adapazarı, Turkey · Born 1 August 1971Turkey's greatest footballer and the scorer of the fastest goal in World Cup history — Hakan Şükür's strike after 11 seconds against South Korea in the 2002 World Cup third-place play-off remains the record. 51 goals in 112 Turkey internationals across 14 years made him his country's all-time leading scorer and the most important player in Turkish football's golden generation that reached third place in the 2002 World Cup and produced players of genuine European quality for the first time. His career at Galatasaray, Inter Milan, Parma and Blackburn Rovers demonstrated consistent ability to compete at the highest levels of the game
Football at the highest level rewards technical mastery, physical conditioning and the mental fortitude to perform consistently across a long and unrelenting career. Career highlights included Süper Lig 4x, Turkish Cup 2x, 51 Turkey goals in 112 caps. What consistently distinguished Hakan was the ability to perform at the highest level over many seasons — competing with the very best while maintaining exceptional standards throughout a long career in football. Few athletes in football have combined consistency and peak performance as effectively, and across such an extended period, as Hakan managed throughout his career. Hakan Şükür's achievements in football were built on technical discipline, physical preparation and competitive commitment that allowed performance to be maintained at the very top across multiple seasons. The dedication required to perform consistently in football at international level defined every aspect of Hakan Şükür's approach to the sport.
Fastest goal in World Cup history (11 seconds vs South Korea 2002)
He scored after just 11 seconds against South Korea in 2002 — the fastest goal in World Cup history, a record that still stands.
Did You Know?How They Played
Clinical finisher with excellent positioning and aerial ability
Lasting Impact
Turkey's greatest striker and leading international goalscorer
Career Honours
- Süper Lig 4x
- Turkish Cup 2x
- 51 Turkey goals in 112 caps
- World Cup 3rd Place 2002
- UEFA Cup 2000
- UEFA Super Cup 2000
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bursaspor | 1990–1992 | — | 249 | #9 |
| Galatasaray | 1992–2000 | 294 | 249 | — |
| Torino | 2000–2003 | 51 | 15 | — |
| Inter Milan | 2000–2001 | 8 | 0 | — |
| Parma | 2003–2005 | 37 | 15 | — |
| Blackburn Rovers | 2003–2004 | 22 | 2 | — |
| Sakaryaspor | 1987–1990 | 0 | 0 | — |
 Turkey | — | 112 | 51 | — |
Turkish Athletes