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Arif Erdem was born on 2 January, 1972 in Istanbul, Turkey, is a Turkish footballer (born 1972). Discover Arif Erdem's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 52 years old?

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Age 52 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 2 January, 1972
Birthday 2 January
Birthplace Istanbul, Turkey
Nationality Turkey

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Arif Erdem Height, Weight & Measurements

At 52 years old, Arif Erdem height is 1.80 m .

Physical Status
Height 1.80 m
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Who Is Arif Erdem's Wife?

His wife is Gülsüm Erdem

Family
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Wife Gülsüm Erdem
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Children Azra Erdem, Mehmet Akif Erdem

Arif Erdem Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Arif Erdem worth at the age of 52 years old? Arif Erdem’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Turkey. We have estimated Arif Erdem's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income footballer

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1972

Arif Erdem (born 2 January 1972) is a Turkish retired football manager and former professional player who played in the forward position.

1990

Starting out with local club Zeytinburnuspor in 1990, Erdem had a decorated 15-year professional career.

1991

Erdem played for Zeytinburnuspor before signing his first professional contract with Galatasaray on 1 June 1991.

He made 29 total appearances in his first season with the club, scoring four goals.

Erdem made fewer appearances the following season, providing four goals in 18 appearances as the club achieved a domestic treble (Süper Lig, Turkish Cup, and Turkish Super Cup).

Erdem began his international career with the Turkey U21 national team in 1991, scoring one goal in 10 caps.

1993

The next season, 1993–94, was Erdem's most successful to date.

His nine goals in the league helped Galatasaray earn another league title.

He participated in the Akdeniz Cup with the Turkish Olympic team in 1993, and earned his first senior team cap in 1994.

1994

His senior international career lasted from 1994 to 2003, where he scored 11 goals in 60 appearances.

1999

Erdem finished his first stint with Galatasaray after winning the 1999–2000 UEFA Cup, totaling six league titles, four cup titles, and four other cup titles.

2000

During his 14 years with Galatasaray, Erdem won seven Süper Lig titles and five Turkish Cup titles, as well as the UEFA Cup in 2000.

Erdem left Galatasaray for Real Sociedad at the start of the 2000–01.

However, he regretted joining the club, saying "the only thing I wanted was to move to a European team... I didn't even think about it, I signed the first offer I received."

Erdem was plagued by injuries during his tenure, and he left the Spanish club after six months, scoring one goal in two appearances.

He signed with Galatasaray on 14 November 2000.

The following season, Erdem won the Gol Kralı award, an award given to the top scorer of the Süper Lig, en route to his seventh league title with the club.

2001

He scored 106 goals in 341 league matches and finished joint top scorer (Gol Kralı) of the Süper Lig with İlhan Mansız at the conclusion of the 2001–02 season.

2002

He was a part of the Turkey national team that finished third at the 2002 FIFA World Cup.

Erdem was capped 60 times, scoring eleven goals.

2004

Erdem closed out his professional career with a Turkish Cup win in 2004–05.

2006

Erdem had been an assistant coach with İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor since 2006.

2011

He managed İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor from 2011 to 2012.

On 18 November 2011, after the assignation of Abdullah Avcı to Turkey national football team, he became the new head coach of İstanbul Büyükşehir Belediyespor.

2012

At the end of the season, his contract was terminated by club at 14 May 2012.

Erdem is of Albanian descent.

2016

Arif Erdem reportedly fled to Greece in 2016 after the failed Turkish coup of 2016, due to his supposed links to the Gülen movement, categorized by the Turkish government as a terrorist organization.