Israeli Footballer Dia Saba Inspires Naming of Newborn in Turkey
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
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- Israeli footballer Dia Saba has a newborn fan named after him in Turkey.
- Saba plays for Turkish club Amedspor and is a fan favorite.
- He has scored three goals this season, including one against Beşiktaş.
- Amedspor is currently leading the Turkish league standings.
- Saba helped the team achieve promotion to the top league last season.
Israeli football player Dia Saba, who plays for Turkish club Amedspor, has become a fan favorite, scoring three goals this season, including one in a victory against Beşiktaş. His popularity has reached a new level, as a Turkish father has reportedly named his newborn son "Dia Saba" after the player. Saba, who joined Amedspor in August 2025, is in his second season with the team. Last season, he helped Amedspor achieve promotion to the top Turkish league. Currently, the team leads the league standings with 13 points, tied with Galatasaray. The fan's decision to name his child after Saba highlights the deep admiration for the Israeli athlete within the Turkish club's fanbase.
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