1. In 1988, Aykut Kocaman signed a contract with Fenerbahce, where he played and contributed much to the success of his club until he was transferred to Istanbulspor in 1996.
28 Facts About Aykut Kocaman
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Aykut Kocaman is one of only five players who have scored 200 goals in Super Lig history.
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Aykut Kocaman was dismissed by Fenerbahce despite his championship winning goal in the third from last game of the season against Trabzonspor.
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Aykut Kocaman played four seasons for Istanbulspor before retirement in 2000.
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Aykut Kocaman was famous for a special move, where he would ease a high-pass on his chest and rocket the ball to the goal.
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Aykut Kocaman resigned in March 2005 from his duty at Malatyaspor.
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On 26 June 2010, Aykut Kocaman was announced as Fenerbahce's new manager, taking over from Germany's Christoph Daum.
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Aykut Kocaman officialized his new role as team coach in a signing ceremony held at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium.
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On 14 December 2011, Aykut Kocaman downplays Emre Belozoglu's bust-up with teammate, and denies punch claims.
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Aykut Kocaman has admitted he was annoyed with Emre Belozoglu's recent behaviour in a bust-up with a teammate, but denies that the midfielder threw a punch at him.
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However, Aykut Kocaman has since insisted that the punch claims are untrue.
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On 8 March 2012, Aykut Kocaman's contract extended for 3 years.
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Fenerbahce said in the statement published on the club's official website that a signing ceremony will be held at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium next week for Aykut Kocaman, cited as the person who embodies Fenerbahce spirit.
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Aykut Kocaman added that Kocaman stood strong when the club was going through turbulent times in the face of match-fixing scandal.
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Aykut Kocaman said at a post-game press conference that he is happy his team has clinched a place in the Turkish Cup, one of their targeted finals.
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Aykut Kocaman stated pre-season that Fenerbahces long-term aim is to win the Super Lig.
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Aykut Kocaman later said he has invited Alex for talks on Monday.
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On 5 October 2012, Aykut Kocaman's Fenerbahce beat Borussia Monchengladbach and add first win in Germany in Fenerbahce history at European competitions, this match was 100th Aykut Kocaman's game in career with Fenerbahce as a manager.
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On 29 May 2013, Aykut Kocaman submits his resignation as Fenerbahce coach, saying that he is 'exhausted.
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On 27 October 2014 Aykut Kocaman signed a two-year deal with Konyaspor as their new manager.
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On 31 May 2017 Aykut Kocaman's Konyaspor defeated Istanbul Basaksehir to win their first ever Turkish Cup in their club's 95-year history.
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On 2 June 2017, Aykut Kocaman told the club's board that he wanted to leave Konyaspor for his old club Fenerbahce.
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Aykut Kocaman signed a two-year contract to begin a second term as head coach.
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Aykut Kocaman signed as manager of Istanbul Basaksehir FK on January 30,2021, a post had been vacated by Okan Buruk a day before.
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On February 1,2021, coach Aykut Kocaman a signed 2.5 year contract with Istanbul Basaksehir FK.
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Out of the 29 matches Aykut Kocaman managed Basaksehir, he only won 9 matches, drawing 6 and losing in 14 of them.
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Aykut Kocaman is married to Arzu and they have two daughters named Ekin and Yagmur.
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Aykut Kocaman has been seen as the future coach of Fenerbahce due to the love and respect shown him by the supporters.