Rıdvan Dilmen

Rıdvan Dilmen
Personal information
Date of birth (1962-08-15) 15 August 1962
Place of birth Nazilli, Turkey
Position(s) Attacking midfielder, winger
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1977–1979 Nazilli Sümerspor
1979–1980 Muğlaspor 10 (3)
1980–1983 Boluspor 41 (8)
1983–1987 Sarıyer 119 (29)
1987–1994 Fenerbahçe 108 (32)
Total 278 (72)
International career
1984–1992 Turkey 29 (5)
Managerial career
1998–1999 Vanspor
1999–2000 Fenerbahçe
2000 Konyaspor
2001 Altay
2001–2002 Adanaspor
2002–2003 Karşıyaka
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Rıdvan Dilmen (born 15 August 1962) is a Turkish former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder or winger, notably for Fenerbahçe and the Turkey national team. During his career, Dilmen established himself as one of the most skilled players of the Süper Lig.

Although he stated on numerous occasions his dislike for it, he was given the nickname "Şeytan Rıdvan" ("Rıdvan the Devil") mostly for his wits, immense speed with the ball and stupendous fakes. Since retiring as a player, Rıdvan coached several teams before becoming a color commentator, analyst and sportswriter.