Ersan Gülüm
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Ersan Adem Gülüm is a professional football player currently playing as a defender for Beşiktaş
in the Turkcell Süper Lig and the Turkish national football team
.
as 17 year old. He was originally transferred to Turkish Super League team Manisaspor, after being spotted by Leading Teams Operations Manager Ezel Hikmet and referred to experienced Turkish coach Ersun Yanal whilst playing for and captaining the Australian School Boys team touring the United Kingdom. Impressed with the raw talent of the young defender, Gülüm was a part of the senior squad for the entire season as a backup defender, but only managed 2 Super League and 2 Turkish Cup matches. Gülüm was transferred to Elazigspor
in the mid season break where he managed to play in every match, gaining a reputation as a strong left footed defender. After a solid second half of the season, Gülüm was transferred to Adanaspor for the 2008–2009 signing a lucrative 3 year deal, where he played 30 League matches and was rewarded for his great form by being selected in the team of the year as the best central defender in the competition.
On 17 July 2010, despite being heavily linked with Galatasaray
, Gülüm transferred to rival Turkish
club Beşiktaş
with Adanaspor acquiring an option to loan Gülüm back for one season.
After he had a productive season with Beşiktaş, they acquired Gülüm's full rights for a fee of €4 million.
Osieck had met with Gülüm while the Australian men's team was touring Europe and stated that Gülüm was "very positive" about representing Australia. Gülüm was not selected in the final 23-man squad and is still eligible to play for either the Turkey or Australia national team. One source indicated that it was Gülüm’s father who put pressure on the player to play for the Turkish side.
Besiktas J.K.
Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü , or simply Beşiktaş , is a Turkish sports club. The club's football team is one of the major teams in Turkey. The professional sports club, founded in 1903, is based in the Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, Turkey...
in the Turkcell Süper Lig and the Turkish national football team
Turkey national football team
The Turkey national football team represents Turkey in association football and is controlled by the Turkish Football Federation, the governing body for football in Turkey. They are affiliated with UEFA...
.
Career
Gülüm progressed up the ranks after playing exceptional football for Hume CityHume City FC
Hume City Football Club is a football club based in Broadmeadows the suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.- History :Hume City are the most successful Turkish backed football club in Australia...
as 17 year old. He was originally transferred to Turkish Super League team Manisaspor, after being spotted by Leading Teams Operations Manager Ezel Hikmet and referred to experienced Turkish coach Ersun Yanal whilst playing for and captaining the Australian School Boys team touring the United Kingdom. Impressed with the raw talent of the young defender, Gülüm was a part of the senior squad for the entire season as a backup defender, but only managed 2 Super League and 2 Turkish Cup matches. Gülüm was transferred to Elazigspor
Elazigspor
Elazığspor is a football team located in Elazığ, Turkey, which competes in the Bank Asya First League. They play their home games at Atatürk Stadı in Elazığ. The club was founded in 1967.-History:...
in the mid season break where he managed to play in every match, gaining a reputation as a strong left footed defender. After a solid second half of the season, Gülüm was transferred to Adanaspor for the 2008–2009 signing a lucrative 3 year deal, where he played 30 League matches and was rewarded for his great form by being selected in the team of the year as the best central defender in the competition.
On 17 July 2010, despite being heavily linked with Galatasaray
Galatasaray S.K. (football team)
Galatasaray Anonim Şirketi is a Turkish football club, part of the Galatasaray S.K. multi-sport club of Istanbul. Galatasaray is a major sports club in Turkey, holding 17 Turkish Super League titles and the highest number of Turkish Cups....
, Gülüm transferred to rival 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...
club Beşiktaş
Besiktas J.K.
Beşiktaş Jimnastik Kulübü , or simply Beşiktaş , is a Turkish sports club. The club's football team is one of the major teams in Turkey. The professional sports club, founded in 1903, is based in the Beşiktaş district in Istanbul, Turkey...
with Adanaspor acquiring an option to loan Gülüm back for one season.
After he had a productive season with Beşiktaş, they acquired Gülüm's full rights for a fee of €4 million.
International career
With solid recent club form there has been speculation that he was to be selected for Australia's friendly against Egypt. Despite Holger Osiek suggesting that he was a player for the future, one time Socceroos Manager, Gus Hiddink swooped and added Ersan Gülüm to the Turkish squad to play the Netherlands, although he did not make his international debut for the Crescent Stars in that match.Osieck had met with Gülüm while the Australian men's team was touring Europe and stated that Gülüm was "very positive" about representing Australia. Gülüm was not selected in the final 23-man squad and is still eligible to play for either the Turkey or Australia national team. One source indicated that it was Gülüm’s father who put pressure on the player to play for the Turkish side.