Gökmen Özdenak (22 June 1947 – 31 December 2025) was a Turkish footballer who played as a striker. He is best known for his stint with Galatasaray, and is known by his nickname Ayı Gökmen (English, "Gökmen the Bear"). He represented the Turkey national team.
Career Özdenak begun his footballing career with İstanbulspor in the Turkish Süper Lig. Two years later, he transferred to Galatasaray and helped them win four Süper Lig titles as he played there for 13 years.
Outside football After his footballing career, Özdenak began commentating football with former footballer Ziya Şengül.
Personal life and death Özdenak was born into a sporting family, as his brothers Yasin and Doğan were also professional footballers. He died on 31 December 2025, at the age of 78.
Honours Galatasaray Süper Lig: 1968-69, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73 Turkish Cup: 1972–73, 1975–76 Turkish Super Cup: 1968-69, 1971-72 Prime Minister's Cup: 1974–1975, 1978–1979 TSYD Cup: 1968-69, 1970-1971, 1977-1978
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