[1] Fatma Özlem Tursun began her playing career in her hometown club Konak Belediyespor in the 2008–09 season after obtaining her license on October 27, 2010.
[1][2] Tursun began her referee career debuting in the Regional Boys under-17 Development League on October 27, 2013, as fourth official.
[2] On November 10, 2013, she was appointed to officiate a Women's Second League match as second assistant referee.
[2] In November 2015, Tursun was nominated by the Turkish Football Federation a FIFA listed official for international futsal matches in 2016.
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