Samet Aybaba (born 3 February 1955, Adana) is a UEFA Pro Licensed Turkish football manager and former player.

He played 334 matches for Beşiktaş and scored 7 goals.

He coached clubs such as Ankaragücü, Kayserispor, Vanspor, Adana Demirspor, Gençlerbirliği, Gaziantepspor, Trabzonspor and Ankaraspor.

Aybaba won two Turkish Cups—one with Gençlerbirliği in a final against Fenerbahçe SK and one with Trabzonspor.

He also won the Efes Pilsen tournament with Trabzonspor defeating Fenerbahçe SK in the final.