Eren Güngör
Encyclopedia
Eren Güngör is a Turkish
footballer
currently playing for Kayserispor
and the Turkish National Team
. He plays as a central defender or a left-back.
.
, scoring a goal in Turkey's 3–2 victory over the United States
. Turkey, however, would not advance to the next round, finishing third in the group behind Italy
and Côte d'Ivoire
.
Eren made his debut with the senior National Team on 19 November 2008 in a friendly against Austria
. Fatih Terim
, the Turkey manager, selected him due to his outstanding form with his club, which saw Kayserispor
concede six goals, in the three months since the beginning of the season in August 2008. He currently has five caps with the senior squad.
Turkish people
Turkish people, also known as the "Turks" , are an ethnic group primarily living in Turkey and in the former lands of the Ottoman Empire where Turkish minorities had been established in Bulgaria, Cyprus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia, and Romania...
footballer
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
currently playing 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...
and the Turkish National 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...
. He plays as a central defender or a left-back.
Club career
Eren started his career playing for his local side Çamdibigücü, before moving to professional side Altay at the age of 14. He stayed with the first division club until the age of 19, when he signed a four-year contract with Süper Lig side 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...
.
International career
Eren appeared for the Turkish side in the 2008 Toulon Tournament2008 Toulon Tournament
The 2008 Toulon Tournament was the 36th edition of the Toulon Tournament, and was held from 20 May to 29 May 2008. Tournament finished with the final between Italy and Chile at Stade Mayol in Toulon as Italy had the title after the final score of 1–0, scored by Pablo Daniel Osvaldo on 70th...
, scoring a goal in Turkey's 3–2 victory over the United States
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
. Turkey, however, would not advance to the next round, finishing third in the group behind Italy
Italy national football team
The Italy National Football Team , represents Italy in association football and is controlled by the Italian Football Federation , the governing body for football in Italy. Italy is the second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup having won four titles , just one fewer than...
and Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire national football team
The Côte d'Ivoire National Football Team or Ivory Coast National Football Team, nicknamed Les Éléphants , represents Côte d'Ivoire in international football and is controlled by the Fédération Ivoirienne de Football...
.
Eren made his debut with the senior National Team on 19 November 2008 in a friendly against Austria
Austria national football team
The Austria national football team is the association football team that represents the country of Austria in international competition and is controlled by the Austrian Football Association ....
. Fatih Terim
Fatih Terim
Fatih Terim, Commendatore OSSI, is a Turkish football former player and manager. Terim was born in Adana, Turkey to Nuriye and Talat Terim. His father, Talat, is a Turkish Cypriot who emigrated to Turkey....
, the Turkey manager, selected him due to his outstanding form with his club, which saw 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...
concede six goals, in the three months since the beginning of the season in August 2008. He currently has five caps with the senior squad.