Cafer Çağatay
1899–1991 (age 92)
Biography
Cafer Çağatay was a pioneering Turkish association football player who made significant contributions to the development of the sport in early 20th century Turkey. His career spanned a formative period in Turkish football history, during which he helped establish the foundations of the game in the nation.
Çağatay's legacy endures as part of Turkish football's rich heritage. He is remembered for his dedication to the sport and his role in its growth during the early decades of the Turkish Republic. He was laid to rest at Karacaahmet Cemetery in Istanbul.