Look who the beautiful actress's father is! You'll be surprised to find out!

Famous actress Bige Önal both touched and surprised her followers with a nostalgic post on social media. Sharing a black-and-white photo of a football player wearing a Turkish national team jersey, Önal captioned it with just one word: "Dad."

The name in the photo was Galatasaray's legendary footballer, Erhan Önal. For many unfamiliar with this detail, the post opened a meaningful window into both the player's personal history and the history of Turkish football.

He was known as 'Pastor Erhan'

Erhan Önal, who began his football career in Germany, is particularly remembered for his performances for Galatasaray between 1985 and 1992. Known for his long hair and beard, Önal earned the nickname "Papaz Erhan" among fans for this appearance. He retired from football with Galatasaray in 1992.

Bige Önal's post quickly garnered thousands of likes, and the actress's respect and love for her father were palpable, even with a simple word. The phrase "Dad," accompanied by a heart emoji, once again highlighted the actress's longing and pride for her father.

WHO IS ERHAN ONAL?

Önal's first marriage was to Birgit Mölzl, from which he had a son named Patrick Mölzl. Önal later married Mine Baysan, the mother of actress Bige Önal, and became a father in 1990. His marriage ended in 1999. Önal suffered serious health problems after a brain hemorrhage in 2011 and died in İzmir on March 16, 2021.