Why there is not any icon or hero from Turkey?

Why there is not a Turkish Heroes or Icons?
Have you ever heard about who scored most earliest goal in world cup? He has played for Galatasaray while winning UEFA cup or Did you know who is Tugay Kerimoğlu? Moreover one of Turkish player has played for Atletico Madrid and he was in squad while they are winning UEFA cup and UEFA Super Cup .He transferred to Barcelona after that successful career.There are many icons or Heroes from different countries for example Saudi Arabia, Bulgaria, Nigeria but why there is not a Turkish Icons or heroes?