Turkish Fan Names Newborn Son After Israeli Footballer Dia Saba
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
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- An Amedspor fan named his son Dia Saba after the Israeli player.
- Dia Saba is a popular player for Amedspor, scoring three goals this season.
- Amedspor is currently leading the Turkish league standings.
- Saba helped the team achieve promotion last season.
- The player joined the club in August 2025.
An Amedspor fan in Turkey has named his newborn son "Dia Saba" in honor of the Israeli football player. Saba, who plays for the Turkish club, has become a popular and significant player, scoring three goals this season, including one in a recent victory against Besiktas. This act of devotion highlights the strong admiration for Saba among the team's supporters.
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 Turkish league. Amedspor is currently leading the league standings with 13 points, tied with Galatasaray.
The fan's decision to name his son after the Israeli star was reported on Friday, October 2, 2026, and shared on social media, further demonstrating the growing affection for Saba.
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