 In 1977, he signed his first professional contract with the club, but would leave for Yugoslav First League side FK Borac Banja Luka in January 1980.He transferred to Sarıyer G.K. before the 1982-1983 season, playing five seasons with the club in the Süper Lig.After his playing career ended, he applied for Turkish citizenship and changed his name to Saffet Çelebi.