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| Age | 38 |
|---|---|
| Birth date | January 20, 1988 |
| Birthplace | Çermik district |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Height | 1.78 m |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
Mahmut Tekdemir — Biography
Mahmut Tekdemir is a defensive midfielder who became one of the longest-serving names in Başakşehir's history. Staying close to twenty years at one club, he is remembered both for that loyalty and for the 2019-20 Süper Lig title; he now plays for Ankaragücü.
He began in the youth setups of Eroğluspor and Damlaspor and in 2004 moved to the youth side of İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor. His first official match for the senior team was a Turkish Cup tie against Kartalspor on August 30, 2006, and from 2009-10 he was a regular. The team left the Süper Lig in 2012-13 and returned as TFF First League champions in 2013-14. Tekdemir captained the side from this period on; Başakşehir missed the title in the closing weeks of 2017-18 and 2018-19, then won the Süper Lig in 2019-20. By December 2023 he held the club record with 494 official appearances, and early in 2024 he was named among Europe's most loyal footballers.
He parted ways with Başakşehir in May 2024, and the club opened a football academy bearing his name in August 2024. That month he signed for Ankaragücü, captained the side and renewed his contract in July 2025. He has also played for Turkey's youth and A2 national teams.
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