Cenk Işler (born 25 February 1974) is a retired

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who played as a

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Professional career

Cenk spent his entire senior career in Turkey. He was a journeyman who played for various clubs, notably

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on four occasions, and is one of the few players in

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to score over 100 career goals.

International career

Cenk was born in Germany to parents of Turkish descent. He made one appearance for the

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in a 2–0 win over

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on 2 September 2000.

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