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|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 February 1956 [1] | ||
| Place of birth | Bilecik Province, Turkey | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
Sinan Turhan (born 10 February 1958) is a Turkish former footballer who played as a forward for Galatasaray and the Turkey national team. [2] [3]
Galatasaray
Sakaryaspor
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