Ümit Özat

Ümit Özat

Özat during his playing days with 1. FC Köln.
Personal information
Full nameÜmit Özat
Date of birth30 October 1976
Place of birthAnkara, Turkey
Height1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing positionDefender, Midfielder
Club information
Current team
Elazığspor
Youth career
–1995Keçiörengücü
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
1995–2001Gençlerbirliği150(10)
2000–2001→ Bursaspor (loan)24(1)
2001–2007Fenerbahçe182(12)
2007–20091. FC Köln35(0)
Total391(23)
National team
1996–1997Turkey U217(0)
1997Turkey Olympic5(1)
2000–2005Turkey41(1)
Teams managed
2010–2011MKE Ankaragücü
2012Manisaspor
2014–2015Elazığspor
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Ümit Özat (born 30 October 1976, in Ankara) is a retired Turkish footballer.

Career

He initially played for Gençlerbirliği and for Fenerbahçe as a central defender or a defensive midfielder. Later, he was converted to a full back on the left side. He is right-footed, but still he can play as left full back. He was once a regular of the Turkish national team. Mostly playing as a wingback and also supporting attackers, he is known for his unexpected long shots and rather successful crosses with his weak foot. He can also play the sweeper and central defender positions, as well as being able to play as a defensive midfielder when needed.

In May 2007, he signed a three-year contract with 1. FC Köln. On 29 August 2008 he collapsed during a Bundesliga match against Karlsruher SC. After losing consciousness for a short period and being treated on the field, he became responsive and was sent to hospital for further examination. Further testing has determined that the ex-club captain has a heart condition called myocarditis. On 14 March 2009, it became official that he had ended his career. His retirement was influenced by the collapse.

International

Özat made his debut for Turkey on 16 August 2000 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. He played 41 times for national team including at the 2002 World Cup in which they achieved third place.

Coaching career

His career continued as an assistant coach of 1. FC Köln under Zvonimir Soldo, between his resign on 21 December 2009. He subsequently became Roger Lemerre's assistant at Ankaragücü, stepping up to become the manager when Lemerre was sacked in May 2010.

Managerial statistics

As of 4 January 2015
Team From To Record
GWDLWin %
Turkey Elazığspor 2014 2015 29 10 7 12 34.48
Total 29 10 7 12 34.48

Honours

Club

Fenerbahçe
Gençlerbirliği

National

Turkey

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