Rüştü Reçber was the outstanding Turkish goalkeeper of his generation, instantly recognisable for the war paint beneath his eyes and admired for his agility and shot-stopping. He was a long-serving figure at Fenerbahçe, where he became a fixture of the club’s goal.
His finest moment came at the 2002 World Cup, where his commanding displays helped Turkey to a remarkable third-place finish, earning him recognition among the tournament’s best players and cementing his status as a national icon.