Murat Akyüz

Murat Akyüz — Biography

Murat Akyüz is a retired footballer who came through Galatasaray's youth system and played as a fullback. Born in Istanbul's Bakırköy district, he played for many clubs in different Turkish leagues over his career.

He left Galatasaray in 2001 to turn professional with Alibeyköyspor, and after a season there played for sides such as Kartalspor and Kayseri Erciyesspor. At Ankaraspor, which he joined in 2006-07, he was released after the team was relegated; he spent the second half of 2009-10 at Orduspor and the following season at First League side Denizlispor. Ahead of 2011-12 he signed for Karşıyaka and the following season for Samsunspor, and in later years played for Osmanlıspor and Elazığspor.

In January 2016 he left Elazığspor and signed a two-year contract with Adana Demirspor, but terminated it in June 2016; on August 31, 2016, he agreed a one-year deal with Bucaspor. In September 2018 he moved to Vefaspor, the club he last played for.