Kubilay Türkyilmaz

• Full name: Kubilay Türkyilmaz
• Date of birth: February 28, 1967
• Place of birth: Bellinzona, Switzerland
• Nationality: Swiss (of Turkish descent)
• Position: Striker / Centre-forward

Club career (highlights)

• AC Bellinzona (youth / early career) — started his senior career in Switzerland.
• Grasshopper Club Zürich — successful spells in Swiss top flight, establishing himself as a prolific scorer in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
• Bologna FC (Italy, Serie A) — moved to Italy and competed in Serie A, gaining experience at a higher level.
• Galatasaray SK (Turkey) — played in the Turkish Süper Lig for a period, reflecting his Turkish heritage and broadening his club resume.
• FC Sion — returned to Switzerland later in his career and continued contributing domestically.

International career for Switzerland

• National team: Switzerland
• Years active: Late 1980s through the 1990s
• Caps: 64 (approximate; commonly quoted total)
• Goals: 34 (one of Switzerland’s all-time leading scorers)
• Notable: Key goals and leadership helped Switzerland in qualifying campaigns and major tournaments; remembered as a prolific and influential striker for the national team.

Style of play and legacy

• Powerful centre-forward known for strong finishing, aerial ability and physical presence.
• Renowned in Switzerland for goal-scoring consistency; remains among the country’s top international scorers historically.
• Remembered fondly by Swiss fans and respected for successful club stints abroad.

Notes: Exact club years, appearance and goal totals can vary by source. If precise season-by-season statistics or a complete list of clubs with years are required, a targeted lookup of authoritative football databases and archives can provide definitive numbers.