Feberbahce Legend Ogun Altinparmak and his wife Esin Ayyidiz had two children, Okan, their first son, and Batur, their second son.
He was a Turkish soccer player who started his career in the late 1950s at Karsiyaka, but despite breaking his leg in 1963, he had managed a transfer to Fenerbahce.
Highlights
- Ogun Altinparmak was a legendary football player who was the top scorer in Fenerbahce.
- He was married to his wife, Esin Ayyidiz, for 60 years and left him early on August 14, 2019.
- The couple had two sons, Okan and Batur Altinparmak, whom he loved dearly.
During his active years in the club, Altinparmak was the top scorer in Fenerbahce during the 1970-1971 season, having scored 16 goals that year.
He also played an important role in the club’s victory in the 1968-69 European Cup against Manchester City and the Turkish League alone; he scored 106 goals in 306 matches.
Later, after his retirement, Altinparmak briefly coached Giresunspor during the 1971-1972 season and held an executive role at Fenerbahce in 1986-1987.
A Love Lasting A Lifetime: Ogun Altinparmak and his beloved wife, Esin Ayyidiz
It is a deep and abiding love that Ogun Altinparmak expressed for his wife, Esin, to whom he engaged on December 8, 1957.
Their marriage lasted 60 years throughout his life, sensing his partner’s passing on August 14, 2019.
60 yıllık hayat arkadaşım canım eşim Esin’ciğimi kaybettim.Lütfen dualarınızı eksik etmeyin. pic.twitter.com/WboKQVO0hy
— Ogün Altıparmak (@Ogun_Altiparmak) August 14, 2019
The couple shared a lifetime of building experience with love, respect, and many special memories.
Even in d*ath, the athlete often expressed this love for his wife and kept her memory alive through touching messages.
He would often pay touching tributes to Mrs Esin on his Twitter.
On March 14, 2021, 19 months since her passing, he wrote:
Today is the birthday of my life partner, my sweet wife Esin. May she rest in peace. I have been missing her for 19 months, but she is always with me. I am so glad you were born, I am so glad you spent your life with me, my dear.
O December 8, 2020, their engagement anniversary, he celebrated it with the following words:
63 years ago today, my late wife Esin and I got engaged. I wrote the date and our names on the photo. Rest in peace my dear Esin. You are always with me.
The Legendary Turkish Footballer Ogun Altinparmak’s Biggest Wins Were His Sons Okan and Batur Altinparmak
Prouder than his legendary football career were his two sons, Okan and Batur, the most significant accomplishments of Ogun Altinparmak.
The birth of his eldest son, Okan, was around 1961, while the birth of his younger son, Batur, fell on January 1, 1971, which was a double significant year for him as he became the top scorer of the Turkey League that season.
Tam senesini hatırlayamadım. 40-45 yıl önce (soldan sağa) canım eşim Esin, ben, küçük oğlum Batur, büyük oğlum Okan. 1971’de futbolu bıraktıktan yıllar sonra. pic.twitter.com/2MShZIAnjf
— Ogün Altıparmak (@Ogun_Altiparmak) January 31, 2023
The late athlete frequently shared memories of his sons on social media, reminiscing about their childhood and special moments together.
He once reflected on a photo taken in 1963, saying:
In this photo, my beloved wife Esin and my eldest son Okan, who was 2 years old, when I transferred to Fenerbahçe in 1963. We won the championship with Fenerbahçe jersey in my first two seasons.
Speaking about the birth of his youngest son, the top scorer shared:
The birth of my younger son, Batur. I had my second son and became the top scorer that season. It was an unforgettable year for me (1971).
Additional Information
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Ogun Altinparmak’s net worth was estimated to be approximately $1 million at the time of his death.
- He passed away at the age of 86 on February 2, 2025, and the family is seeking privacy at the moment.
- Altinparmak’s youngest son, Batur, is a Turkish former footballer who played as a defender.
