SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

YUSUF YAZICI
YUSUF YAZICI
YUSUF YAZICI
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Number
#11
Nationality
Turkey
Team
TURKEY (Europe)
Coach
SENOL GUNES
Position
M (Midfielder)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 4 4 3 6 5 5 33 1.8 £1.8M

Name: Yusuf Yazıcı

  • Full name: Yusuf Mert Yazıcı
  • Date of birth: January 29, 1997
  • Place of birth: Trabzon, Turkey
  • Nationality: Turkish
  • Position: Attacking midfielder / Central attacking midfielder
  • Preferred foot: Right

Club career (selected):

  • Trabzonspor (Youth & Senior): Developed in Trabzonspor's youth system and broke into the first team, becoming a key creative player and set-piece taker.
  • Lille OSC: Transferred to Lille in Ligue 1, where he contributed with goals and assists, including notable performances in domestic league and European competition.
  • Loan to CSKA Moscow: Spent a loan spell at CSKA Moscow, performing well in the Russian Premier League and European matches.
  • Return to Turkey / Later moves: Yusuf has had further moves and loan spells following his time in France and Russia; club details evolved with transfers and contract updates.

International career:

  • Represents the Turkey national team at senior level.
  • Has been capped multiple times and contributed with goals and assists in UEFA Nations League and World Cup/European Championship qualifying matches.

Playing style and strengths:

  • Creative playmaker with good vision and passing range.
  • Effective set-piece taker (free kicks and corners).
  • Capable of scoring from distance and arriving late into the box.
  • Versatile across the attacking midfield positions and able to play as a second striker when required.

Notable achievements:

  • Important contributor in club competition performances, including goals in European competition.
  • Regular member of the Turkey national team setup.

Last update: Player details and club affiliation may have changed after 2024; for the most current club and season statistics, consult the latest club announcements or official league sources.