Ridvan Dilmen
Encyclopedia
Rıdvan Dilmen is a former Turkish
footballer
who most notably played for Fenerbahçe and Turkey national football team
. During his career Rıdvan established himself as one of the most skilled players of the Turkish Super League. He was either an attacking midfielder or an out and out striker.
Although he stated on numerous occasions his dislike for it, he was given the nickname "Şeytan Rıdvan" ("Rıdvan the Devil") mostly for his wits, immense speed with the ball and stupendous fakes. Since retiring as a player, Rıdvan coached several teams before becoming a highly respected color commentator, analyst and sportswriter.
Sümerspor in 1977. He transferred to Muğlaspor
for 25 footballs in 1979 and then became a renowned player for Boluspor
between 1980-1983. After playing for Sarıyer
between 1983–1987, he signed for Fenerbahçe and fulfilled his dream.
He was the main actor of the 1988-89 Turkish League season, which Fenerbahçe won the title with 103 goals in 36 matches. In the 1988-1989 season, he scored 19 goals and made 41 assists. After getting injured in 1990 against Trabzonspor
by the Serbian defender Miodrag Ješić
, he never fully recovered. Rıdvan failed to fulfill the expectations expected of him due to consistent injuries, which required sixteen operations. He retired in 1995 after painful years of injuries. He is one of the symbol players not only for Fenerbahçe but for Turkish football also. The reason that his name is not as well-known worldwide are that he seldom had the chance to prove himself on the big international occasions. The Turkish national side for which he played, mostly in the 80s, was a no-hoper and Fenerbahçe's status on the European club stage was scarcely different.
Dilmen made 24 appearances for the Turkey national football team
from 1984 to 1992.
in 1997-98 season. When he started, although it was almost mid season, Vanspor had zero points. His club finished the season as champions of Turkish Second League. He then became Fenerbahçe football teams manager in 2000. However, his stay only lasted five weeks. He resigned as Fenerbahçe was eliminated from UEFA Cup
at an early stage. Dilmen was also employed as a manager for Altay SK
and Adanaspor
and Karşıyaka SK. So far, he doesn't have a successful managing career as he was expected to deliver.
and a colomnist at Sabah Newspaper Sabah (newspaper)
, in the same time he’s doing bet guesswork at Fanatik Newspaper. He is a narrator at Star TV for the important Champions League matches. Mr Dilmen, says “it will be goal” some seconds before the goal during the match, and it shows that he still has an ability of feeling the possible goal ocassions. He transfered to Sabah Newspaper Sabah (newspaper)
on 1th of August 2010. Rıdvan Dilmen is one of the best and most popular commentator for Turkey.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
who most notably played for Fenerbahçe and Turkey national football team
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
. During his career Rıdvan established himself as one of the most skilled players of the Turkish Super League. He was either an attacking midfielder or an out and out striker.
Although he stated on numerous occasions his dislike for it, he was given the nickname "Şeytan Rıdvan" ("Rıdvan the Devil") mostly for his wits, immense speed with the ball and stupendous fakes. Since retiring as a player, Rıdvan coached several teams before becoming a highly respected color commentator, analyst and sportswriter.
Playing career
Dilmen made his debut with AydınAydin
Aydın is a city in and the seat of Aydın Province in Turkey's Aegean Region. The city is located at the heart of the lower valley of Büyük Menderes River at a commanding position for the region extending from the uplands of the valley down to the seacoast...
Sümerspor in 1977. He transferred to Muğlaspor
Muglaspor
Between the years 1966-1970 in Muğla Governor's leadership on 16 June 1967 Hasan Orhan do it and live on the Association of Installation Muğlaspor way by creating the first step was taken to be established...
for 25 footballs in 1979 and then became a renowned player for Boluspor
Boluspor
Boluspor is a Turkish professional football club located in the city of Bolu. The clubs plays in red and white kits, and have done so since their formation in 1965....
between 1980-1983. After playing for Sarıyer
Sariyer G.K.
Sarıyer Gençlik Kulübü or Sariyer G.K. is a sports club located in Istanbul, Turkey. The football club plays in the Iddaa League B. Sarıyer G.K. also won Balkans Cup in 1991-92 season against Romanian club Oţelul Galaţi after 0-0 results.-External links:*...
between 1983–1987, he signed for Fenerbahçe and fulfilled his dream.
He was the main actor of the 1988-89 Turkish League season, which Fenerbahçe won the title with 103 goals in 36 matches. In the 1988-1989 season, he scored 19 goals and made 41 assists. After getting injured in 1990 against Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Trabzon, Turkey. Formed in 1967 through a merger of several local clubs, Trabzonspor won six championships in Turkish Super League. The Club won their first Championship title in 1975 which is also the Club's initiation year...
by the Serbian defender Miodrag Ješić
Miodrag Ješic
Miodrag Ješić is a Serbian football manager and a former footballer. He is the current Head coach of Shahrdari Tabriz.-Playing:...
, he never fully recovered. Rıdvan failed to fulfill the expectations expected of him due to consistent injuries, which required sixteen operations. He retired in 1995 after painful years of injuries. He is one of the symbol players not only for Fenerbahçe but for Turkish football also. The reason that his name is not as well-known worldwide are that he seldom had the chance to prove himself on the big international occasions. The Turkish national side for which he played, mostly in the 80s, was a no-hoper and Fenerbahçe's status on the European club stage was scarcely different.
Dilmen made 24 appearances for the Turkey national football team
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
from 1984 to 1992.
Managerial career
Dilmen worked as a manager for VansporVanspor
Vanspor A.Ş. is the football team of Van in eastern Turkey.-History:They played in the top division of Turkish football between 1994 and 1998, playing once more in 1999-2000 season. After relegation from the first division, Vanspor turned to an economic crisis and were relegated from the 2nd and...
in 1997-98 season. When he started, although it was almost mid season, Vanspor had zero points. His club finished the season as champions of Turkish Second League. He then became Fenerbahçe football teams manager in 2000. However, his stay only lasted five weeks. He resigned as Fenerbahçe was eliminated from UEFA Cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
at an early stage. Dilmen was also employed as a manager for Altay SK
Altay SK
Altay Spor Kulübü is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of İzmir. Formed in 1914, Altay are nicknamed Büyük Altay . The club colours are black and white, and they play their home matches at İzmir Alsancak Stadium....
and Adanaspor
Adanaspor
Adanaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Adana. Formed in 1954, Adanaspor are nicknamed Toros Kaplanları . The club colours are orange and white, and the club play their home matches at Adana 5 Ocak Stadı....
and Karşıyaka SK. So far, he doesn't have a successful managing career as he was expected to deliver.
Commentator carrer
Ridvan Dilmen is a commentator at NTV Spor NTV SporNTV Spor
-Programming:*Football: La Liga,Turkey National Home Matches,FA Cup,Carling Cup,Coppa Italia*Basketball: NBA,WNBA,FIBA World Championship 2010 Turkey ,Euroleague...
and a colomnist at Sabah Newspaper Sabah (newspaper)
Sabah (newspaper)
Sabah is a popular Turkish daily newspaper, with a circulation of around 330,000 as of 2011. Its name means "morning" in the Turkish language originating from Arabic...
, in the same time he’s doing bet guesswork at Fanatik Newspaper. He is a narrator at Star TV for the important Champions League matches. Mr Dilmen, says “it will be goal” some seconds before the goal during the match, and it shows that he still has an ability of feeling the possible goal ocassions. He transfered to Sabah Newspaper Sabah (newspaper)
Sabah (newspaper)
Sabah is a popular Turkish daily newspaper, with a circulation of around 330,000 as of 2011. Its name means "morning" in the Turkish language originating from Arabic...
on 1th of August 2010. Rıdvan Dilmen is one of the best and most popular commentator for Turkey.