Can Bartu

Can Bartu (January 31, 1936 – April 11, 2019) was a Turkish basketball player and footballer. As a footballer, he played in the midfield as an attack midfielder and a left winger. He was born in Istanbul.

Career

Bartu played basketball for Fenerbahçe. He also played six times for the Turkish national basketball team. He later played football for Fenerbahçe. He played football in Italy in the 1960s, first with Fiorentina in 1961. He then played for Venezia, another spell at Fiorentina and lastly Lazio, before returning to Fenerbahçe in 1967. He retired in 1970. He also played for Turkey 26 times. He scored six goals for his country.

Death

Bartu later worked as a sports journalist. He died on April 11, 2019, at the age of 83.

References

Category:1936 births
Category:2019 deaths
Category:Turkish footballers
Category:Turkish journalists
Category:Sportspeople from Istanbul
Category:Turkish basketball players