Ömer Aysan Barış
A versatile and dependable Turkish midfielder who carved out a long career as a key figure for several Süper Lig clubs.
Born 1982 (age 44)·Turkish footballer·Birthday: July 23·Millennials
Biography
Ömer Aysan Barış represented the steady heartbeat of a Turkish midfield for over a decade. A product of Altay S.K.'s youth system, his intelligence, technical ability, and adaptability allowed him to slot into various roles across the center of the pitch. While not always the flashiest name on the team sheet, his consistency made him a valued asset at every stop, including notable spells at Trabzonspor and Kayserispor. He was the kind of player managers relied upon to control tempo, break up opposition play, and link defense to attack with simple, effective distribution. Though his time with the national team was limited, his club career stands as a testament to the virtues of professionalism and tactical understanding, amassing hundreds of appearances in Turkey's top flight.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Ömer was born in 1982, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Ömer Was Born
The biggest hits of 1982
#1 Movie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Best Picture
Gandhi
#1 TV Show
Dallas
Ömer's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1982Born
Michael Jackson releases Thriller
Gas: $1.22/galHome: $55,200Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Physical" — Olivia Newton-JohnBest Picture: Gandhi
1987Started school
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1995Became a teenager
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
1998Could drive
Google founded; Clinton impeachment
Gas: $1.06/galHome: $107,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Too Close" — NextBest Picture: Shakespeare in Love
2000Could vote
Y2K passes without incident; contested Bush-Gore election
Gas: $1.51/galHome: $119,600Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Breathe" — Faith HillBest Picture: Gladiator
2003Turned 21
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2012Turned 30
Curiosity rover lands on Mars; Sandy Hook shooting
Gas: $3.64/galHome: $143,200Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Somebody That I Used to Know" — GotyeBest Picture: Argo
2022Turned 40
Russia invades Ukraine; Queen Elizabeth II dies
Gas: $3.97/galHome: $348,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"As It Was" — Harry StylesBest Picture: Everything Everywhere All at Once
2026Age 44 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made over 250 appearances in the Turkish Süper Lig across a career spanning more than 15 seasons.
- Played a significant role for Trabzonspor during their campaigns in the UEFA Cup (now Europa League).
- Was a mainstay in the midfield for Kayserispor, helping them secure consistent finishes in the top half of the Süper Lig.
Did You Know?
His surname, 'Barış', means 'peace' in Turkish.
He spent the majority of his professional career at just three clubs: Altay, Trabzonspor, and Kayserispor.
Barış earned his only cap for the Turkey national team in a 2006 friendly against Estonia.
“A good midfielder must see the game two passes ahead.”
