Ümit Özat

Ümit Özat

Özat during his playing days with 1. FC Köln.
Personal information
Full name	Ümit Özat
Date of birth	30 October 1976
Place of birth	Ankara, Turkey
Height	1.86 m (6 ft 1 in)
Playing position	Defender, Midfielder
Club information
Current team	Elazığspor
Youth career
0000–1995	Keçiörengücü
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
1995–2001	Gençlerbirliği	150	(10)
2000–2001	→ Bursaspor (loan)	24	(1)
2001–2007	Fenerbahçe	182	(12)
2007–2009	1. FC Köln	35	(0)
Total		391	(23)
National team
1996–1997	Turkey U21	7	(0)
1997	Turkey Olympic	5	(1)
2000–2005	Turkey	41	(1)
Teams managed
2010–2011	MKE Ankaragücü
2012	Manisaspor
2014–2015	Elazığspor
Honours Competitor for  Turkey Mediterranean Games Men's Football 1997 Bari Team Competition
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

Ümit Özat (born 30 October 1976, in Ankara) is a retired Turkish footballer.

Career

He initially played for Gençlerbirliği and for Fenerbahçe as a central defender or a defensive midfielder. Later, he was converted to a full back on the left side. He is right-footed, but still he can play as left full back. He was once a regular of the Turkish national team. Mostly playing as a wingback and also supporting attackers, he is known for his unexpected long shots and rather successful crosses with his weak foot. He can also play the sweeper and central defender positions, as well as being able to play as a defensive midfielder when needed.

In May 2007, he signed a three-year contract with 1. FC Köln. On 29 August 2008 he collapsed during a Bundesliga match against Karlsruher SC. After losing consciousness for a short period and being treated on the field, he became responsive and was sent to hospital for further examination. Further testing has determined that the ex-club captain has a heart condition called myocarditis. On 14 March 2009, it became official that he had ended his career. His retirement was influenced by the collapse.

International

Özat made his debut for Turkey on 16 August 2000 against Bosnia and Herzegovina. He played 41 times for national team including at the 2002 World Cup in which they achieved third place.

Coaching career

His career continued as an assistant coach of 1. FC Köln under Zvonimir Soldo, between his resign on 21 December 2009. He subsequently became Roger Lemerre's assistant at Ankaragücü, stepping up to become the manager when Lemerre was sacked in May 2010.

Managerial statistics

As of 4 January 2015

Team	From	To	Record
			G	W	D	L	Win %
MKE Ankaragücü assistant coach	2009	2010
MKE Ankaragücü	2010	2011
Elazığspor	2014	2015	29	10	7	12	34.48
Boluspor	2015	-
Total			29	10	7	12	34.48

Honours

Club

Fenerbahçe

• Süper Lig: 2003–04, 2004–05, 2006–07

Gençlerbirliği

• Turkish Cup: 2000–01

National

Turkey

• FIFA World Cup 2002: Third place

External links

• Ümit Özat – FIFA competition record
• Profile at TFF.org
• Profile at bbc.co.uk
• Ümit Özat at worldfootball.net
• Ümit Özat profile at Fussballdaten