Burak Yılmaz
Born in Antalya, Burak Yılmaz became one of Middle East's most celebrated Association football coachs during the Millennial era.
Turkish association football player (born 1985)
"One of his most defining career moments was leading Lille to an unexpected Ligue 1 title in 2020-21, breaking PSG's dominance." — About Burak Yılmaz
| Metric | Burak Yılmaz | Avg Association football coach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 40 | 52 | -12 yrs |
| Height | 188cm (6'2") | 182cm | +6cm |
| Career length | 22 yrs | ~35 yrs | -13 yrs |
| Based on 27 Association football coach profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Burak Yılmaz
Did you know that Burak Yılmaz is the only player to have scored for all four major Turkish clubs: Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, and Trabzonspor?
- Nicknamed "Kral" (The King) by fans for his prolific goal-scoring prowess throughout his career in Turkey and abroad.
- He is one of only a few players to have played for all three major Istanbul clubs: Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe, and Galatasaray.
- During his time at Lille, he played a crucial role in their surprising Ligue 1 title win in the 2020-21 season.
- His father, Fikret Yılmaz, was also a professional footballer and later a coach, making football a family tradition.
- He twice finished as the Süper Lig's top scorer, first in 2011-12 with Trabzonspor and then in 2012-13 with Galatasaray.
One of his most defining career moments was leading Lille to an unexpected Ligue 1 title in 2020-21, breaking PSG's dominance. As a veteran striker, he scored crucial goals, including a memorable free-kick against Lyon, proving his enduring quality on a major European stage.
Burak Yılmaz's legacy is that of a relentless goal-scorer and a symbol of perseverance, having achieved success with numerous top Turkish clubs and leaving his mark in European football.