Orhan Ak
Turkish association football player (born 1979)
Orhan Ak (born 29 September 1979) is a Turkish football manager and former professional player who played as a left back or a central defender. He last managed Eyüpspor. He's currently the head coach of Gaziantep.
Club career
Orhan Ak began his professional career with Kocaelispor in 1996. He played for the club until 2003, totaling 77 appearances for the club, as well as several caps for various levels of youth international teams. He also spent the 1998–99 season on loan at Kuşadasıspor. Galatasaray transferred him before the start of the 2003–04 season. He spent five years with the club before he was shipped off to Antalyaspor. He also spent one season on loan at Ankaraspor. During his tenure with Galatasaray, Ak won a Süper Lig title and a Turkish Cup, as well as caps for the Turkey national football team.
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