Hamit Altıntop is a Turkish former professional footballer, born on 8 December 1982, who later became a board member of the Turkish Football Federation. He was a versatile midfielder who could play in a defending or an attacking role and on both flanks, and he was known for his creative flair and long-range shooting. He was part of the Turkey squad that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2008 and was named in the 23-man team of the tournament. He won the 2010 FIFA Puskas Award for the best goal of the season, scored in a UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying match against Kazakhstan. He is the identical twin brother of the footballer Halil Altıntop.
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Hamit Altıntop (Turkish pronunciation: [haˈmit aɫˈtɯntop]; born 8 December 1982) is a Turkish former professional footballer and current board member of the Turkish Football Federation.
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Altıntop was part of the Turkey squad that reached the semi-finals of Euro 2008
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