Hami Mandıralı was born on July 20, 1968 in the Arsin district of Trabzon . He started playing football at the age of 10 in the Trabzonspor youth academy. Mandıralı, who drew attention with his performance in the youth academy, was promoted to the A team in 1985 at the age of 17. The player, who played the center forward position, became one of the team's most important goal-scoring weapons over time.

His Career in Trabzonspor

Mandıralı's football career was largely spent at Trabzonspor. He wore the claret-blue jersey in two separate periods (1985–1998 and 1999–2002). He became one of the club's top scorers in history, playing in a total of 439 league matches and scoring 220 goals. Mandıralı, who also served as captain for many years, stood out with his club loyalty, especially among the fans. He played a key role in local successes such as the Turkish Cup and the Presidential Cup .

Experience Abroad

In 1998, Mandıralı was transferred to Schalke 04, a German Bundesliga team, where he scored 3 goals in 22 matches. After gaining experience in a different environment, especially in European football , he returned to Trabzonspor in 1999. This short- term experience abroad added an international dimension to his career.

National Team Career

Hami Mandıralı wore the National Team jersey 56 times and scored 9 goals in these matches. He also represented Türkiye in the 1996 European Football Championship. During his time in the national team, he was known for his free kick goals and became one of the important attacking players of the team.

Gameplay Style and Highlights

Hami Mandıralı is known for his hard and accurate shots. His success in free kicks has made him a special player not only in Türkiye but also on the international stage. It was stated that a free kick he took in 1998 with the Schalke 04 jersey reached a speed of 266 km/h and this speed was recorded as one of the hardest shots in football history. In this respect, he was shown among the "fastest shooting players in the world".

Technical Director Career

After his football career , Mandıralı turned to coaching and served as the coach of the Turkish U21 National Team between 2008 and 2010. He also served as a coach and assistant coach at Trabzonspor at different times. He is known for giving young players a chance during the periods when he managed the team temporarily.

His Legacy in Trabzonspor

Hami Mandıralı is considered one of the iconic names in the club's history by Trabzonspor fans. Especially his coming from the youth academy and playing for the A team for years, his goals and his leadership have made him one of the legends of the club.