Turkish Fan Names Newborn Son After Israeli Soccer Star Dia Saba
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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- An Israeli soccer player's fan base has named a child after him.
- Dia Saba plays for Amedspor in Turkey.
- Saba has scored three goals this season.
- Amedspor is currently leading the Turkish league.
- The player helped the team achieve promotion last season.
An Amedspor fan in Turkey has named his newborn son Dia Saba, demonstrating his deep admiration for the Israeli soccer player. Saba, who plays for Amedspor, has become a highly popular and significant player for the team, scoring three goals this season, including one in their recent victory against Besiktas. This act of naming a child after the player highlights the extensive fan devotion he has garnered.
Saba joined Amedspor in August 2025 and is currently in his second season with the club. Last season, he helped lead the team to promotion to the top tier of Turkish football. Currently, Amedspor is leading the Turkish league standings with 13 points, tied with Galatasaray, which is in second place.
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