Hasan Ali Kaldirim
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Hasan Ali Kaldırım is a Turkish
professional footballer who plays as a left wingback for Kayserispor
in the Süper Lig. He is also a youth international, earning caps for the Turkey U-19, U-20, and U-21 levels.
, Kaldırım began playing football at the age of three. He came through the youth ranks of TuS Koblenz
before moving to 1. FC Kaiserslautern
in 2006. Starting out with the U19 squad, Kaldırım was promoted to the reserve squad at the start of the 2008–2009 season. Kaldırım joined 1. FSV Mainz 05
the following season, citing Jörn Andersen's confidence in him as the catalyst for the move.
With 1. FSV Mainz 05, Kaldırım made 19 appearances for the reserve team. Six months after his transfer, he was transferred again to Kayserispor
. He made his professional debut on 6 February 2010 against Galatasaray
.
and Formula 1 racing.
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 as a left wingback for Kayserispor
Kayserispor
Kayserispor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Kayseri. Formed in 1966, Kayserispor are nicknamed Anadolu Yıldızı . The club colours are red and yellow, and the club play their home matches at Kadir Has Stadium.The club have won one Türkiye Kupası, in 2008...
in the Süper Lig. He is also a youth international, earning caps for the Turkey U-19, U-20, and U-21 levels.
Early life and career
Born to Turkish parents from IspartaIsparta
Isparta is a city in western Turkey and the provincial capital of the Isparta Province. The city's population is 222,556 and elevation from sea level is 1035 m. Another name of the city is "City of Roses"....
, Kaldırım began playing football at the age of three. He came through the youth ranks of TuS Koblenz
TuS Koblenz
TuS Koblenz is a German association football club, located in Koblenz, Rhineland-Palatinate. Fussball Club Deutschland Neuendorf, which was formed in 1911, is viewed as the foundation of the modern club.-Play under the Third Reich:...
before moving to 1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. FC Kaiserslautern
1. Fußball-Club Kaiserslautern, also known as 1. FCK, FCK or simply Kaiserslautern, is a German association football club based in Kaiserslautern, Rhineland-Palatinate. On 2 June 1900, Germania 1896 and FG Kaiserslautern merged to create FC 1900...
in 2006. Starting out with the U19 squad, Kaldırım was promoted to the reserve squad at the start of the 2008–2009 season. Kaldırım joined 1. FSV Mainz 05
1. FSV Mainz 05
1. Fußball- und Sportverein Mainz 05 e. V., usually shortened to 1. FSV Mainz 05, Mainz 05, or simply Mainz, is a 1905 founded German association football club based in Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate. In addition to the football section the 1. FSV Mainz 05 has a handball and table tennis department...
the following season, citing Jörn Andersen's confidence in him as the catalyst for the move.
With 1. FSV Mainz 05, Kaldırım made 19 appearances for the reserve team. Six months after his transfer, he was transferred again to Kayserispor
Kayserispor
Kayserispor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Kayseri. Formed in 1966, Kayserispor are nicknamed Anadolu Yıldızı . The club colours are red and yellow, and the club play their home matches at Kadir Has Stadium.The club have won one Türkiye Kupası, in 2008...
. He made his professional debut on 6 February 2010 against 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....
.
International career
Kaldırım began his international career with the Turkey U-19 squad, scoring a goal in his only cap. He has also been capped at U-20, U-21, and A2 levels.Personal life
Kaldırım has two younger siblings: one brother and one sister, both footballers. He also enjoys watching tennisTennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
and Formula 1 racing.