Mert Korkmaz

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Mert Korkmaz
Personal information
Full name Mert Zeki Korkmaz
Date of birth August 16, 1971 (1971-08-16) (age 36)
Place of birth    İstanbul, Turkey
Playing position Defender
Club information
Current club Belediyespor
Youth clubs
1987-1993 Galatasaray
Senior clubs1
Years Club App (Gls)*
1993-1997
1997-1999
1999-2002
2002-2006
2006-present
Galatasaray
Kocaelispor
Gaziantepspor
Malatyaspor
Belediyespor
 ? (?)
61 (?)
65 (?)
126 (12)
48 (5)   
National team2
1998-2000 Turkey 5 (0)

1 Senior club appearances and goals
counted for the domestic league only and
correct as of June 6, 2008.
2 National team caps and goals correct
as of June 6, 2008.
* Appearances (Goals)

Mert Korkmaz (born August 16, 1971 in İstanbul) is a footballer who currently plays for the Turkish Premier Super League club İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor as a defender, known for his fighting spirit and professional approach to the game.

A product of Galatasaray's youth system, Mert is the younger brother of Galatasaray legend Bülent Korkmaz (also a defender), having himself played there from 1993-1997. He went on to represent Kocaelispor, Gaziantepspor and Malatyaspor.

Korkmaz was capped five times by Turkey.

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