--- title: Aykut Kocaman slug: aykut-kocaman-1bd7b url: /detay/aykut-kocaman-1bd7b type: biography language: English entity: primary: Aykut Kocaman type: biography disambiguation: Aykut Kocaman: Legendary Turkish footballer & manager. Success with Fenerbahçe as player & coach. Numerous titles & records. categories: - name: General Knowledge slug: genel-kultur url: /kategori/genel-kultur - name: Sport slug: spor url: /kategori/spor tags: - national team - Aykut Kocaman - Fenerbahçe - Sport - Super League author: Sümeyye Tabak created_at: 2025-04-02T23:38:32.779611+03:00 updated_at: 2025-04-17T10:11:14.467729+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/04/02/sExOZYTIYDgAcyLiu7aQS8Vguo5p6vcV.jpg --- # Aykut Kocaman > Aykut Kocaman (April 5, 1965, Sakarya) is a former national football player. He worked as a head coach between 2001 and 2021. ## KURE Information Cards ### KURE Information Card: Aykut Kocaman ![photo_6007827707532003359_y.jpg](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/04/02/Qgy2YWuanDIJ3jpv1V1A5NO6v07x3q12.jpg) | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Position(s) | Centre-forward | | Date of Birth(Text) | April 5, 1965 | | Football Player Career | İstanbulspor,Fenerbahçe,Sakaryaspor | | Technical Director Career | Başakşehir,Fenerbahçe,Ankaraspor,Konyaspor,Malatyaspor,İstanbulspor | | Goal - Assist | 222-71 | | Birtplace | Sakarya | ## Article Content [Aykut Kocaman](/en/detay/aykut-kocaman-752288/llms.txt) was born on [April](/en/detay/april-748391/llms.txt) 5, 1965, in Sakarya. His football career, which began in 1984 with [Sakaryaspor](/en/detay/trabzonspor-f7520/llms.txt), continued until the year 2000. He won trophies with Sakaryaspor and Fenerbahçe A.Ş. In 2001, he continued his career as a head coach. As a coach, he [had](/en/detay/had/llms.txt) successful seasons, winning trophies with [Konyaspor](/en/detay/kocaelispor-bee39/llms.txt) and Fenerbahçe A.Ş. Most recently, on [October](/en/detay/october/llms.txt) 4, 2021, he worked as the head coach of [İstanbul Başakşehir FK](/en/detay/istanbul-basaksehir-fk-2/llms.txt). He is not currently managing any club. #### **Playing Career** Aykut Kocaman started his football career in 1984 with Sakaryaspor. During his time [at](/en/detay/at-3/llms.txt) Sakaryaspor, he won the **1986-1987 TFF 1. Lig** and the **1987-1988 Turkish Cup**. After lifting these trophies, Kocaman transferred to **Fenerbahçe** and continued his career in the **Süper Lig**. He spent **eight seasons** at Fenerbahçe, winning several titles: - **1988-1989 Süper Lig** - **1989-1990 Turkish Super Cup** - **1995-1996 Süper Lig** Kocaman also became the **top scorer** in the [Süper Lig](/en/detay/2025-26-turkish-super-lig-256e2/llms.txt) three times: - **1988-1989** season with **29 goals** - **1991-1992** season with **24 goals** - **1994-1995** season with **27 goals** In **1996**, he transferred from Fenerbahçe to **İstanbulspor**, where he played until **July 1, 2000**, when he ended his playing career. Playing as a **forward-striker** on the field, Kocaman played a total of **396 matches** throughout his career, contributing **222 goals** and **71 assists** to his teams. He competed in various tournaments, including: - **Süper Lig** - **Turkish Cup** - **UEFA Cup** - **UEFA Qualifiers** - **Intertoto Cup** - **TFF Super Cup** - **European Champion Clubs' Cup** #### **National Team Career** Kocaman first wore the **national team jersey** in the **U21 category** during the **1989 European Championship 1990 Group Qualifiers**, in a match between **Turkey and the Soviet Union**. In **1992**, he made his **senior national team** debut in a match against **Finland**, where he also scored his first international goal. Throughout his career, he represented the **Turkish National Team** in a total of **13 matches**. #### **Coaching Career** After ending his playing career at **İstanbulspor** in **2000**, Aykut Kocaman started his coaching career on **May 31, 2001**, as a **Professional Team Coach** at **İstanbulspor**. His managerial journey, which began with [İstanbulspor](/en/detay/istanbul-basaksehir-futbol-kulubu/llms.txt) in **2003**, continued with the following clubs: - **Malatyaspor** - **Tümosan Konyaspor** - **Sincan Belediyesi Ankaraspor** - **Fenerbahçe A.Ş.** His last coaching role was at **Rams Başakşehir Football Club** in **2021**, after which he stepped away from managerial duties. #### **Fenerbahçe** During his **four seasons** at **Fenerbahçe**, Aykut Kocaman became the **coach with the most matches managed** in the club's history. Under his leadership, Fenerbahçe: - Ended a **29-year drought** by winning the **Turkish Cup** - Won **1 Süper Lig title** - Secured **2 Turkish Cup trophies** In his first tenure, Kocaman also led Fenerbahçe to the **UEFA Europa League semi-finals**, achieving significant success on the European stage. ##### **Aykut Kocaman’s Records at Fenerbahçe** As both a **player** and a **coach**, Aykut Kocaman holds several records at **Fenerbahçe**: - **Coach with the most official matches managed** at Fenerbahçe (**198 games**). - The **only person** to win championships with Fenerbahçe **both as a player and as a coach**. - **Most matches in a single season** in Turkish football history (**64 matches in 2012-2013**). - **Longest away winning streak** in league history (**12 consecutive matches**). - Best half-season performance: **Won 16 out of 17 matches** in the second half of the **2010-2011 season**. - **Fenerbahçe’s all-time top scorer in the league** (**140 goals**). #### **Achievements** ##### **As a Player** **Sakaryaspor** - TFF 1. 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