Английская Википедия:Hristo Kostanda

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox football biography Hristo Kostanda (1 January 1918 – 27 November 1978), known as with his given nickname Sütçü[1] (Шаблон:Literal translation Milkman), was a Turkish footballer.

He is most known for his spell at Beşiktaş J.K,[2] where he took a part of colloquially known unforgettable Beşiktaş squad, including club's iconic players such as Hakkı Yeten, Şeref Görkey and Şükrü Gülesin.[3]

Style of play and reception

Kostanda is regarded as one of "club legends" by Beşiktaş J.K.[4] During his professional career, Kostanda possessed renown attributes of strength, ball control and long-range shots.[4] He had ability of enhanced long-range-passing supported by his ambidexterity.[4]

Personal life

Kostanda was descendant of a Christian-Macedonian family from Macedonia administrative region of Greece.[5] Along with football career, he ran a family business involved in dairy products.

Kostanda was married with two daughters, both played volleyball.[6] Lidya, her elder daughter (born 1951) died in May 1972.[7] Violet Duca, his younger daughter born 1958, played volleyball at Eczacıbaşı S.K. between 1972 and 1986 and, represented Turkey 120 times.[5]

In February 1977, Kostanda had a heart attack.[3] Later suffered from a stroke, Kostanda died on 27 November 1977.[6] He was buried in Feriköy Bulgarian Cemetery.[8]

Achievements

Individual

  • Beşiktaş J.K. Squads of Century (Bronze Team)[9]

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