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Hakan Şükür (born September 1, 1971 in Sakarya, Turkey) is a retired Turkish footballer who played as a striker. He has received the nickname "King (Kral)" from his admirers. Along with the team-mate Gheorghe Hagi, he was a member of the UEFA Cup-winning Galatasaray side of 2000. He is remembered by supporters for his scoring in European competition that year, including his superb goals against Leeds United, one in which he danced past two of their defenders to score and help send his team to the final. He is also remembered for his penalty in Galatasaray's penalty shoot-out victory over Arsenal F.C. in the final. |