Hüseyin Yurdakul, born in 1903 in Namazgah, was one of the three young men who contributed to the founding of Altınordu. Known as Hüseyin Abi of Basmane, he was also one of Izmir's most prominent athletes. Yurdakul played football for Altınordu for 10 years (1923-1933), serving as both captain and a mentor to young players, and he was the player who scored Altınordu's first goal.

After playing football for 10 years, he held various managerial positions within Altınordu Sports Club for many years. Along with Saim Seymener, he was one of the cornerstones of the club's development and progress.