Full name Umit Ozat 1995–2001 Genclerbirligi Height 1.86 m Place of birth Ankara, Turkey Name Umit Ozat Weight 84 kg | 0000–1995 Keciorengucu Role Footballer Current team Elazigspor Years Team Nationality Turkish | |
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Date of birth (1976-10-30) 30 October 1976 (age 39) Similar People Umit Karan, Tuncay Sanli, Umit Davala, Hasan Sas, Serhat Akin | ||
Alevi unlu Futbolcularimiz Yekta ibrahimoglu, Umit Karan, umit ozat, Adnan Polat
Ümit Özat (born 30 October 1976, in Ankara) is a retired Turkish footballer.
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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.