Coşkun Ekim
Encyclopedia
Coşkun Ekim is an English
professional footballer who currently plays for 1461 Trabzon on loan from Trabzonspor
. Ekim is of Turkish Cypriot descent.
when he was 7 years old. By the age of 11 he began his professional career at the Tottenham Hotspur where he had a 2 year contract. He also played in the Eurofoot 2009 Tournament in Oostduinkerke
. On 18 January 2011, Ekim left Tottenham Hotspur and signed a contract with the Turkish
football club Trabzonspor
. Two days later the midfielder
was on loan to 1461 Trabzon of the TFF Second League
.
In July his contract was terminated.
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
professional footballer who currently plays for 1461 Trabzon on loan from Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Trabzon, Turkey. Formed in 1967 through a merger of several local clubs, Trabzonspor won six championships in Turkish Super League. The Club won their first Championship title in 1975 which is also the Club's initiation year...
. Ekim is of Turkish Cypriot descent.
Career
Ekim started playing football at Haringey Borough F.C.Haringey Borough F.C.
Haringey Borough Football Club are an English football club based in the London Borough of Haringey. Formed in 1973 by a merger of Edmonton and Wood Green Town, the club are currently members of the Premier Division of the Spartan South Midlands League....
when he was 7 years old. By the age of 11 he began his professional career at the Tottenham Hotspur where he had a 2 year contract. He also played in the Eurofoot 2009 Tournament in Oostduinkerke
Oostduinkerke
Oostduinkerke is a popular seaside resort in the Belgian province of West Flanders. The name Oostduinkerke translates as 'East Dunkirk'. The town originally shared its name with the French city of Dunkirk; therefore, in the 13th century, 'Oost-' was added to its name to avoid confusion with its...
. On 18 January 2011, Ekim left Tottenham Hotspur and signed a contract with the Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
football club Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor
Trabzonspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Trabzon, Turkey. Formed in 1967 through a merger of several local clubs, Trabzonspor won six championships in Turkish Super League. The Club won their first Championship title in 1975 which is also the Club's initiation year...
. Two days later the midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
was on loan to 1461 Trabzon of the TFF Second League
TFF Second League
TFF Second League or TFF 2. Lig , is the third level in the Turkish football league system. It was founded in 2001-02 season with the name of "Turkish Second League Category B" as a continuation of then second level division Turkish Second Football League. In 2005–06 the name of the league was...
.
In July his contract was terminated.