Career
He was also a football player as defender and played for Gaziantepspor (1984–1990), Kayserispor (1990–1991), Elazığspor (1991–1992), Edirnespor (1992–1997) and İslahiyespor (1997–1999). Sağlam managed Diyarbakırspor for 2009-2010 season. He became the champions of 2010-2011 TFF First League with Mersin İdmanyurdu.
At the end of the season, he signed a contract with Mersin İdmanyurdu for three seasons.
