National Footballer from Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray Becomes Head Coach: Official Signing
Colin Kazım Richards has been appointed head coach of Crawley Town for the remainder of the 2025/26 season. The League Two club confirmed the signing in an official announcement.
Appointment details
Crawley Town announced Richards as their new manager for the rest of the campaign. The club competes in England’s fourth tier.
This role marks Richards’ first senior managerial contract. Filmogaz.com notes the move closes his transition from player to head coach.
Playing career highlights
Richards began his football career in England. He later played in Turkey, Brazil, and Mexico.
- Turkish clubs included Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, Bursaspor, and Karagümrük.
- He also had spells across Europe and the Americas.
International record
Richards represented Turkey at senior level between 2007 and 2015. He earned 37 caps and scored two goals for the national team.
From player to coach
After retiring, Richards completed coaching education. He worked within Arsenal’s academy system as a coach.
The Crawley Town deal is his first appointment as a first-team head coach. Media outlets phrased the news with keywords such as National Footballer from Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray Becomes Head Coach: Official Signing.
