Turkish · Adana, Turkey · Born 26 January 1982Turkish footballer who starred at Euro 2008, helping Turkey reach the semi-finals, and enjoyed successful spells in both Turkish and English football.
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 Euro 2008 Semi-Final (Turkey), 96 Turkey caps, 22 goals. In football, technical refinement and competitive experience at the highest level are the ultimate hallmarks of sustained greatness — qualities that Tuncay demonstrated consistently throughout an extended career. Tuncay's career stands as a testament to the dedication and competitive focus that sustained excellence in football demands across many years at the top. Tuncay Şanlı'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 Tuncay Şanlı's approach to the sport.
Leading Turkey to Euro 2008 semi-finals
How They Played
Versatile forward with good technical ability and work rate
Career Honours
- Euro 2008 Semi-Final (Turkey)
- 96 Turkey caps, 22 goals
- Turkish Super League 2007
- Turkish Cup 2012
- Turkish Cup 2013
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenerbahçe | 2004–2007 | 87 | 87 | #10 |
| Middlesbrough | 2007–2009 | 48 | 15 | — |
| Stoke City | 2009–2011 | 58 | 15 | — |
| Sakarya Gençlikspor | 1998–2000 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Sakaryaspor | 2000–2004 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Bolton Wanderers | 2011–2012 | 15 | 2 | — |
| Wolfsburg | 2012–2013 | 8 | 0 | — |
| Córdoba | 2014–2015 | 18 | 1 | — |
| Gençlerbirliği | 2016–2017 | 21 | 3 | — |
 Turkey | — | 96 | 22 | — |
Turkish Athletes