Lev Yalcin
Encyclopedia
Levent "Lev" Yalçın is an English
-born Turkish
footballer, currently playing for Spennymoor
in the Northern League 1st Division.
centre of excellence and joined York City
as a youth trainee in 2002. He made his debut for the club aged 17. He attracted interest from abroad, training with Antalyaspor
for a period in 2004, and Royal Antwerp were also believed to be ready to give him a trial. He was reported to have joined Darlington
on a months loan in September 2004, but it was later revealed that the deal, which saw David McGurk
join York on loan, was only one way and Yalçın had not moved. He went on to score his first goal for York against Morecambe
in October 2004. He had a trial at Yeovil Town
in 2005. He signed a new contract with York City
in June 2005.
Yalçın was signed by Whitby Town
in February 2006 after he was released by York City. Just days after joining Whitby, Yalçın went on a two-week trial with Hartlepool United
. He played for Scarborough
in a pre-season friendly in August 2006, against Whitby, who he played for the previous season. Yalçın went on trial with Scunthorpe United
in 2007. He joined Billingham Synthonia
in August 2007.
In the 2009/10 he was prolific in front of goal for Stokesley Sports Club F.C., in the Northern League second division, helping them to promotion.
, Yalçın qualifies to play for Turkey
and he has represented them at under-18, under-19 and under-21
levels.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
-born 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...
footballer, currently playing for Spennymoor
Spennymoor Town F.C.
Spennymoor Town F.C. is an English football club based in Spennymoor, England, and playing in the Northern League Division One in the English football league system....
in the Northern League 1st Division.
Club
Yalçın began his career at Newcastle United'sNewcastle United F.C.
Newcastle United Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. The club was founded in 1892 by the merger of Newcastle East End and Newcastle West End, and has played at its current home ground, St James' Park, since the merger...
centre of excellence and joined York City
York City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
as a youth trainee in 2002. He made his debut for the club aged 17. He attracted interest from abroad, training with Antalyaspor
Antalyaspor
Antalyaspor, known as Medical Park Antalyaspor for sponsorship reasons, is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Antalya. The club colours are red and white and they play their home matches at Mardan Sports Complex...
for a period in 2004, and Royal Antwerp were also believed to be ready to give him a trial. He was reported to have joined Darlington
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
on a months loan in September 2004, but it was later revealed that the deal, which saw David McGurk
David McGurk
David Michael McGurk is an English footballer who plays for York City as a defender.McGurk started his career with the Darlington youth system and broke into the first team during the 2001–02 season. He was eventually loaned out to York City in the Conference National in 2004...
join York on loan, was only one way and Yalçın had not moved. He went on to score his first goal for York against Morecambe
Morecambe F.C.
Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park...
in October 2004. He had a trial at Yeovil Town
Yeovil Town F.C.
Yeovil Town F.C. are an English association football team based in Yeovil, Somerset. The club play in League One after having won the League Two championship in 2004–05...
in 2005. He signed a new contract with York City
York City F.C.
York City Football Club is an English football club based in York, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Conference National, the fifth tier of English football. Founded in 1922, they joined the Football League in 1929, and have spent most of their history in the lower divisions...
in June 2005.
Yalçın was signed by Whitby Town
Whitby Town F.C.
Whitby Town Football Club is an English football club based in Whitby, North Yorkshire. The club participates in the Northern Premier League, the seventh tier of English football...
in February 2006 after he was released by York City. Just days after joining Whitby, Yalçın went on a two-week trial with Hartlepool United
Hartlepool United F.C.
Hartlepool United Football Club is an English professional football club based in Hartlepool that currently play in League One. The team won promotion to League One in the 2006–07 season...
. He played for Scarborough
Scarborough F.C.
Scarborough Football Club was an English football club based in the seaside resort of Scarborough, North Yorkshire. They were one of the oldest football clubs in England, formed in 1879, before they were wound up on 20 June 2007, with debts of £2.5 million.In the 2006–07 season...
in a pre-season friendly in August 2006, against Whitby, who he played for the previous season. Yalçın went on trial with Scunthorpe United
Scunthorpe United F.C.
Scunthorpe United Football Club is an English association football team based in the town of Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, who play in the Football League One....
in 2007. He joined Billingham Synthonia
Billingham Synthonia F.C.
Billingham Synthonia F.C. is a football club based in Billingham, England. They were established in 1923, playing first in the Teesside League, and joining the Northern League in 1945. In the 1993–94 season, they reached the Quarter-Finals of the FA Trophy, in a run which included victories over...
in August 2007.
In the 2009/10 he was prolific in front of goal for Stokesley Sports Club F.C., in the Northern League second division, helping them to promotion.
International
As his father is TurkishTurkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, Yalçın qualifies 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...
and he has represented them at under-18, under-19 and under-21
Turkey national under-21 football team
Turkey's national Under-21 football team , also known as Turkey Under-21s or Turkey U-21s, is the Under-21 years of age team of the Turkey national football team.-History:...
levels.