Nadir Çiftçi
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Nadir Çiftçi is a Dutch-born Turkish
footballer who currently plays for Kayserispor
in the Süper Lig.
side ADO Den Haag
to Portsmouth
at the start of the 2007–08 Premier League season when he was just 15 years of age for a fee of around £80,000. Çiftçi signed professional terms in June 2010. After an impressive pre-season tour of the United States
, he made his the first-team debut on 7 August 2010 as a substitute in a 2-0 defeat against Coventry City
. On his first competitive start for Portsmouth, Çiftçi scored his first goal for the club against Stevenage on 9 August 2010 in the first round of the Carling Cup
. This goal proved vital for Portsmouth as they won the match 2–1
He scored the opener in Portsmouth's first home game against Reading
in the 2010–11 Championship season, his second goal in three competitive games. Following the arrival of Liam Lawrence
, Çiftçi's playing time became more limited, but manager Steve Cotterill
was reluctant to send him out on loan due to the club's lack of squad depth. He finished the season making 22 appearances (17 as substitute) and scoring two goals in all competitions.
. Because of his age, Portsmouth received £100,000 for the transfer.
at youth level, he has chosen to play for Turkey
. In November 2010, Turkey national team coach Guus Hiddink
met Çiftçi to persuade him to switch his national allegiance to Turkey, and subsequently received a call-up after Çiftçi announced his desire to play for the country.
In 8 March 2011, Çiftçi made his debut for Turkey, but on U19 team, in the match against Montenegro. This game ended 3-0.
In 10 March 2011, Çiftçi made his first goal for U19, in the match against Montenegro. This game ended 3-3.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
footballer who currently plays 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.
Portsmouth
Çiftçi moved from DutchNetherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
side ADO Den Haag
ADO Den Haag
Alles Door Oefening Den Haag , commonly known by the abbreviated name ADO Den Haag , is a Dutch football club from the city of The Hague. The club was for a time known as FC Den Haag , with ADO representing the amateur branch of the club...
to Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
at the start of the 2007–08 Premier League season when he was just 15 years of age for a fee of around £80,000. Çiftçi signed professional terms in June 2010. After an impressive pre-season tour of the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, he made his the first-team debut on 7 August 2010 as a substitute in a 2-0 defeat against Coventry City
Coventry City F.C.
Coventry City Football Club, otherwise known as the Sky Blues owing to the traditional colour of their strip, are a professional English Football league club based in Coventry...
. On his first competitive start for Portsmouth, Çiftçi scored his first goal for the club against Stevenage on 9 August 2010 in the first round of the Carling Cup
Football League Cup
The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis...
. This goal proved vital for Portsmouth as they won the match 2–1
He scored the opener in Portsmouth's first home game against Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
in the 2010–11 Championship season, his second goal in three competitive games. Following the arrival of Liam Lawrence
Liam Lawrence
Liam Lawrence is a professional footballer who plays as a right winger for Football League Championship side Portsmouth and the Republic of Ireland....
, Çiftçi's playing time became more limited, but manager Steve Cotterill
Steve Cotterill
Stephen "Steve" Cotterill is an English former footballer who is manager of Nottingham Forest.-Playing career:...
was reluctant to send him out on loan due to the club's lack of squad depth. He finished the season making 22 appearances (17 as substitute) and scoring two goals in all competitions.
Kayserispor
On 14 May 2011, Çiftçi turned down the offer of a new contract with Portsmouth and signed with Turkish club KayserisporKayserispor
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...
. Because of his age, Portsmouth received £100,000 for the transfer.
International career
Although Çiftçi has represented the NetherlandsNetherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
at youth level, he has chosen to play for Turkey
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...
. In November 2010, Turkey national team coach Guus Hiddink
Guus Hiddink
Guus Hiddink is a Dutch football manager and former player. He was the most recently manager of the Turkish national football team. He is considered to be one of the best managers of his generation and was the best-paid coach in international football in 2009...
met Çiftçi to persuade him to switch his national allegiance to Turkey, and subsequently received a call-up after Çiftçi announced his desire to play for the country.
In 8 March 2011, Çiftçi made his debut for Turkey, but on U19 team, in the match against Montenegro. This game ended 3-0.
In 10 March 2011, Çiftçi made his first goal for U19, in the match against Montenegro. This game ended 3-3.