Yusuf Simsek
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Yusuf Şimşek is a Turkish
professional footballer who plays for Kayseri Erciyesspor
in the TFF First League
.
once highlighted Yusuf's incredible talent with the ball: "This guy could get past a man even in a phone booth".
for 4 seasons, in Fenerbahçe S.K. for 2 seasons and in many other Anatolian squads including Ankaraspor, Bursaspor
, Yusuf's transition to Beşiktaş J.K. stirred the football community. It was claimed that Trabzonspor made a proposal for Yusuf long before Beşiktaş did, and further that both Bursaspor
and Yusuf himself accepted the formal offer that Trabzonspor
made. However, that claim was not verified. Actually, Trabzonspor's offer included a part-exchange deal
sending Adnan Güngör to Bursaspor; but the deal went off when Adnan refused to exchange teams. Then after Mustafa Denizli
's persistence for an efficient playmaker, Yusuf was transferred to Beşiktaş J.K., for a part-exchange deal including Tuna Üzümcü
plus 400k euro.
Following the accusations directed by Fenerbahçe and Trabzonspor
supporters, which were mainly centered around "betrayal", Yusuf felt the need to make it public that he had always been a Beşiktaş J.K.
fan, displaying a childhood photograph where he could be seen in a striped black&white jersey. He further stated that he was deeply affected by the legendary era between early 80s-mid 90s under the helm of Gordon Milne
, which includes successive title achievements.
The transfer was severely criticized in Beşiktaş J.K. community as well, due to exchanging 2 promising youngsters for an aging player. In such a harsh climate, where even Beşiktaş
board could not give a solid vote for him, he immediately assumed the role of a playmaker, and became one of the key players carrying the team through the way to 2 most important trophies of Turkish football in 2008/09 season. Although his teammate Matias Delgado did not have any real competition for the attacking midfielder position for 2 years up until then, Yusuf was quick to take up the position from his hands. For the 2008/09 season, he made 27 league apps (10 with Bursaspor
, 17 with Beşiktaş
) and 6 Fortis Türkiye Kupası apps (all with Beşiktaş
); scoring 5 goals at total (3 league goals/2 cup goals; all for Beşiktaş
). He especially scored crucial goals against arch-rivals Galatasaray
(in league) and Fenerbahçe (in Türkiye Kupası 2008–09
final) as the finals for both competitions draw near.
. He is currently playing for Turgutluspor,TFF Sportoto 2. Lig.
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Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
professional footballer who plays for Kayseri Erciyesspor
Kayseri Erciyesspor
Kayseri Erciyesspor is a Turkish sports club based in Kayseri from the year 1932. Kayseri Erciyesspor currently plays in TFF 1. League. On 2004, Kayserispor switched names with Erciyesspor...
in the TFF First League
TFF First League
The TFF First League is the second level of the Turkish football league system. The league was founded in 2000 after it was separated from the Turkish Second League Category B during reorganizing Second League, who was second level of Turkish league between 1963–2001...
.
Fenerbahçe SK
During his time at Fenerbahçe, his teammate Ariel OrtegaAriel Ortega
Arnaldo Ariel Ortega is an Argentine football attacking midfielder. His nickname is "El Burrito" , thus he is called "Burrito Ortega"....
once highlighted Yusuf's incredible talent with the ball: "This guy could get past a man even in a phone booth".
Later Career & Beşiktaş J.K.
As a player with a background in DenizlisporDenizlispor
Denizlispor is a sports club based in Denizli, Turkey. It is known by its distinct green and black colors. The club's branches include football, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, chess, and gymnastics...
for 4 seasons, in Fenerbahçe S.K. for 2 seasons and in many other Anatolian squads including Ankaraspor, Bursaspor
Bursaspor
Bursaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Bursa. Formed in 1963, Bursaspor are nicknamed the Yeşil Timsahlar...
, Yusuf's transition to Beşiktaş J.K. stirred the football community. It was claimed that Trabzonspor made a proposal for Yusuf long before Beşiktaş did, and further that both Bursaspor
Bursaspor
Bursaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Bursa. Formed in 1963, Bursaspor are nicknamed the Yeşil Timsahlar...
and Yusuf himself accepted the formal offer that 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...
made. However, that claim was not verified. Actually, Trabzonspor's offer included a part-exchange deal
Part exchange
A part exchange or part exchange deal is a type of contract. In a part exchange, instead of one party to the contract paying money and the other party supplying goods/services, both parties supply goods/services, the first party supplying part money and part goods/services.Whether a part exchange...
sending Adnan Güngör to Bursaspor; but the deal went off when Adnan refused to exchange teams. Then after Mustafa Denizli
Mustafa Denizli
Mustafa Denizli is a former Turkish football player and coach. He has won the Turkish League title five times, all with the 'Istanbul Big Three' . He is currently the only manager in history to win the Turkish league with three different clubs...
's persistence for an efficient playmaker, Yusuf was transferred to Beşiktaş J.K., for a part-exchange deal including Tuna Üzümcü
Tuna Üzümcü
Ayhan Tuna Üzümcü is a Turkish football defender, who plays for Adanaspor.-References:...
plus 400k euro.
Following the accusations directed by Fenerbahçe and 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...
supporters, which were mainly centered around "betrayal", Yusuf felt the need to make it public that he had always been a Beşiktaş J.K.
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...
fan, displaying a childhood photograph where he could be seen in a striped black&white jersey. He further stated that he was deeply affected by the legendary era between early 80s-mid 90s under the helm of Gordon Milne
Gordon Milne
Gordon Milne is an English former footballer and football manager.-Personal life:Gordon Milne, was born in Preston, Lancashire, England and is the son of the former Preston player Jimmy Milne, and son to Jesse Milne...
, which includes successive title achievements.
The transfer was severely criticized in Beşiktaş J.K. community as well, due to exchanging 2 promising youngsters for an aging player. In such a harsh climate, where even Beşiktaş
Besiktas
Beşiktaş is a municipality of Istanbul, Turkey, located on the European shore of the Bosphorus. It is bordered on the north by Sarıyer and Şişli, on the west by Kağıthane and Şişli, on the south by Beyoğlu, and on the east by the Bosphorus...
board could not give a solid vote for him, he immediately assumed the role of a playmaker, and became one of the key players carrying the team through the way to 2 most important trophies of Turkish football in 2008/09 season. Although his teammate Matias Delgado did not have any real competition for the attacking midfielder position for 2 years up until then, Yusuf was quick to take up the position from his hands. For the 2008/09 season, he made 27 league apps (10 with Bursaspor
Bursaspor
Bursaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Bursa. Formed in 1963, Bursaspor are nicknamed the Yeşil Timsahlar...
, 17 with Beşiktaş
Besiktas
Beşiktaş is a municipality of Istanbul, Turkey, located on the European shore of the Bosphorus. It is bordered on the north by Sarıyer and Şişli, on the west by Kağıthane and Şişli, on the south by Beyoğlu, and on the east by the Bosphorus...
) and 6 Fortis Türkiye Kupası apps (all with Beşiktaş
Besiktas
Beşiktaş is a municipality of Istanbul, Turkey, located on the European shore of the Bosphorus. It is bordered on the north by Sarıyer and Şişli, on the west by Kağıthane and Şişli, on the south by Beyoğlu, and on the east by the Bosphorus...
); scoring 5 goals at total (3 league goals/2 cup goals; all for Beşiktaş
Besiktas
Beşiktaş is a municipality of Istanbul, Turkey, located on the European shore of the Bosphorus. It is bordered on the north by Sarıyer and Şişli, on the west by Kağıthane and Şişli, on the south by Beyoğlu, and on the east by the Bosphorus...
). He especially scored crucial goals against arch-rivals Galatasaray
Galatasaray
Galatasaray Spor Kulübü is a Turkish sports club based in Istanbul, most notable for its football section, also known as Galatasaray S.K.. It also fields teams in Athletics, Basketball, Wheelchair basketball, Volleyball, Water polo, Swimming, Rowing, Sailing, Judo, Bridge, Equestrian, Handball,...
(in league) and Fenerbahçe (in Türkiye Kupası 2008–09
Türkiye Kupasi 2008–09
Turkish Cup 2008–09 was the forty-seventh season of Turkey's annual cup competition. It was also known as Fortis Türkiye Kupası due to a sponsorship contract. The winners qualified for the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League. Kayserispor were the defending champions...
final) as the finals for both competitions draw near.
Kayseri Erciyesspor
On 18 January 2011, Yusuf signed a two-year contract to the Kayseri ErciyessporKayseri Erciyesspor
Kayseri Erciyesspor is a Turkish sports club based in Kayseri from the year 1932. Kayseri Erciyesspor currently plays in TFF 1. League. On 2004, Kayserispor switched names with Erciyesspor...
. He is currently playing for Turgutluspor,TFF Sportoto 2. Lig.
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