Selçuk Yula 1959 – 2013

Biography

Selçuk Yula was born on November 8, 1959, in Ankara, Turkey, during a time of great change in his nation. He grew up with a passion for football that would define much of his life, eventually pursuing the sport professionally. His career in association football reflected his dedication to the game and his contributions to Turkish sports during his playing years.

Throughout his life, Selçuk remained connected to his homeland, living through different chapters of Turkey’s modern history. He spent his final years in Istanbul, where he built a life rooted in the country’s vibrant culture and community. Those who knew him remembered his commitment and the mark he left on those around him.

On August 6, 2013, Selçuk passed away in Istanbul following a myocardial infarction. His passing was felt by family, friends, and those whose lives he had touched through football and beyond. He was laid to rest at Karacaahmet Cemetery in Üsküdar, one of Istanbul’s most significant burial grounds, where he remains among the generations of Turkish citizens who shaped the nation’s story.