Who is Udi Neco, Turkey fan with black-and-white face paint who went viral at FIFA World Cup?

Udi Neco, whose real name is Necdet Ölçerman, is a well-known Turkey and Beşiktaş supporter. He went viral during Turkey’s FIFA World Cup 2026 match against Australia in Vancouver after cameras showed his black-and-white painted face. He is also a former member of the Turkish Gendarmerie, a national military-law enforcement agency.