List of Famous people born in Istanbul Province
Deniz Ülke Arıboğan
Pelin Körmükçü
Melike Demirağ
Müjdat Yetkiner
Müjdat Yetkiner, known as Miço by supporters, is the most capped Turkish football player in the history of Fenerbahçe with 763 caps. He played the positions of sweeper, defender, fullback, defensive midfielder, midfielder, winger and attacking midfielder. He also played as a forward several times. As a player, he was a favourite with fans. He played for Fenerbahçe between 1980–95. He was capped 429 times in Turkish League history, scored 23 goals and won the Turkish League title three times. He was shown 44 yellow and 5 red cards. He was called up to play for the Turkish national team 26 times at the professional level, 10 times for Turkey U21 and six times for Turkey U18. He continued his career as the manager of Fenerbahçe's youth team after he retired from football in 1995.
Ogeday
Ogeday is a Turkish rap singer.
Kemal Gökhan Gürses
Melike Zobu
Ziya Şengül
Ziya Şengül is a Turkish former footballer who played as a midfielder. He is remembered for his commanding role during his career at Turkish club Fenerbahçe and also for his great effort at the famous draw of the Turkey national team against Italy.
Aydemir Güler
Aydemir Güler is a Turkish communist politician and was the leader of Communist Party of Turkey (TKP).
Birsel Lemke
Birsel Lemke is a Turkish environmentalist.