Can Bartu

Can Bartu (31 January 1936 – 11 April 2019) was a Turkish basketball and football player of Circassian origin. He was the first Turkish footballer to play a final in Europe. His statue was erected in Istanbul. After retirement, he also worked as a pundit and sports journalist.

Can Bartu
Personal information
Full name Can Bartu
Date of birth (1936-01-31)31 January 1936
Place of birth Istanbul, Turkey
Date of death 11 April 2019(2019-04-11) (aged 83)
Place of death Istanbul, Turkey
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, Left winger
Youth career
?–1955 Fenerbahçe
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1955–1961 Fenerbahçe 326 (173)
1961–1962 Fiorentina 14 (5)
1962–1963 Venezia 30 (11)
1963–1964 Fiorentina 10 (3)
1964–1967 Lazio 46 (11)
1967–1970 Fenerbahçe 46 (8)
Total 426 (211)
International career
1956–1968 Turkey 26 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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