Mevlüt Erdinç
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Mevlüt Erdinç is a French
-Turkish
footballer. He currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain as a striker
. He is both a Turkish and a French citizen. His surname is commonly spelt Erding by the European media. In January 2010 he received a medal of honour from his town of birth, Saint-Claude
.
. Despite early promise, it wasn't until the 2007–08
season that he was finally able to hold down a first team place – becoming the club's top-scorer with 11 goals in 28 appearances.
He scored in the 1–0 win against Grenoble on the final day of the 2008–09
season. Sochaux needed at least a point in order to confirm their top flight status in Ligue 1
for next season. He was their leading goal scorer for the 2008–09
season with 12 goals.
for the past two seasons for relegation-threatened Sochaux, there was a lot of speculation about his future prior to the move to PSG. Aston Villa
, Fulham
, Newcastle United
and Wigan
reportedly showing an interest in May 2009, as well as other French sides Bordeaux
and Lyon
in Italy, on 29 July 2009 in a game which PSG won 3–0. He also played against Rangers
in the Emirates Cup
on 1 August 2009 but failed to get on the score sheet.
He scored his first League goal for PSG in the second week of Ligue 1
in PSG's 3–1 win at home to Le Mans
. In his first month playing for PSG, he was selected as Ligue 1
Player of the Month in August by 31% of fans who voted on the official website. A foot injury in late October 2009 saw him ruled out of action for approximately four weeks, but nonetheless had still managed to score six league goals in 11 games by December.
In March 2010 he scored his first hattrick for PSG in a 4–1 home win against his previous club Sochaux
. He was the PSG top scorer in the 2009–10 season
and third-placed in the overall league scoring charts, having scored 15 goals in the league and 19 in all games. Erdinç was voted PSG's player of the year for the 2009-10 season.
meant that Mevlut could not capture his form from the previous year, and scored just 9 goals (8 in the league).
and a number of high profile arrivals such as club-record signing of Javier Pastore
for €42 million, Mevlüt's place in the team looked in danger. Despite much interest from Newcastle United
, Rennes and Galatasaray
it was confirmed that he will stay in Paris
after an impressive start to the 2011-12
season. On his second game of the season, after coming on as a substitute, he scored in the 90th minute in a game against Toulouse
to make it 2-1 and three minutes later made an excellent assist for Jeremy Menez
to score, ending the game 3-1.
On 23 September, after a series of successful performances, Mevlüt was offered a one year contract extension which will keep him with the club until the end of the 2013-14 season.
and French
national teams, before gaining his first senior international cap for Turkey on 26 March 2008, in a '2-2' draw with Belarus
.
announced Erdinç's inclusion in Turkey's
23-man squad for Euro 2008. He started in the first eleven against Turkey's
first opponent Portugal, however he was substituted after the first half. Also, he came on as a second-half substitute in the semi-final against Germany.
, Turkey
to France
in 1973.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
-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. He currently plays for Paris Saint-Germain as a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
. He is both a Turkish and a French citizen. His surname is commonly spelt Erding by the European media. In January 2010 he received a medal of honour from his town of birth, Saint-Claude
Saint-Claude, Jura
Saint-Claude is a commune in the Jura department in the Franche-Comté region in eastern France.The town was originally named Saint-Oyand after Saint Eugendus. However, when St...
.
Sochaux
Erdinç was promoted from Sochaux's academy to the first-team squad in the 2005–06 Ligue 1 season, scoring a last-minute goal on his debut to gift his side a 1–0 victory away at AC AjaccioAC Ajaccio
Athletic Club Ajaccio is a French association football club based in the city of Ajaccio on the island of Corsica. The club was founded in 1910 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, having finished 2nd in the 2010–11 campaign in Ligue 2. The club president is Alain...
. Despite early promise, it wasn't until the 2007–08
Ligue 1 2007-08
The 2007–08 Ligue 1 season is the seventieth since its establishment, and started in August 2007 and ended on 17 May 2008. The fixtures were announced in June 2007. Lyon became French champions, having won a record seventh consecutive title ....
season that he was finally able to hold down a first team place – becoming the club's top-scorer with 11 goals in 28 appearances.
He scored in the 1–0 win against Grenoble on the final day of the 2008–09
Ligue 1 2008-09
The 2008–09 Ligue 1 season was the 71st since its establishment. Bordeaux became champions for the sixth time on the last weekend of the season. The fixtures were announced on 23 May 2008. The season began on 9 August 2008 and ended on 30 May 2009...
season. Sochaux needed at least a point in order to confirm their top flight status in Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
for next season. He was their leading goal scorer for the 2008–09
Ligue 1 2008-09
The 2008–09 Ligue 1 season was the 71st since its establishment. Bordeaux became champions for the sixth time on the last weekend of the season. The fixtures were announced on 23 May 2008. The season began on 9 August 2008 and ended on 30 May 2009...
season with 12 goals.
Paris Saint-Germain
Mevlut signed for Paris Saint-Germain on 28 June 2009 on a four year contract, for a reported €9 million. Having previously scored 11 goals in the leagueLigue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
for the past two seasons for relegation-threatened Sochaux, there was a lot of speculation about his future prior to the move to PSG. Aston Villa
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
, Fulham
Fulham F.C.
Fulham Football Club is a professional English Premier League club based in southwest London Fulham, in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. Founded in 1879, they play in the Premier League, their 11th current season...
, Newcastle United
Newcastle 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...
and Wigan
Wigan Athletic F.C.
Wigan Athletic Football Club is an English Premier League Association football club based in Wigan, Greater Manchester, having been promoted from the Championship in 2005. Wigan's current spell in the Premier League is the only top flight run in the club's history.They have played at the DW...
reportedly showing an interest in May 2009, as well as other French sides Bordeaux
FC Girondins de Bordeaux
Football Club des Girondins de Bordeaux is a French association football club based in the city of Bordeaux. The club currently play in Ligue 1, the first division of French football, and won its last Ligue 1 title in the 2008–09 season....
and Lyon
Olympique Lyonnais
Olympique Lyonnais is a French association football club based in Lyon. They play in France's highest football division, Ligue 1. The club was formed as Lyon Olympique Universitaire in 1899, according to many supporters and sport historians, but was nationally established as a club in 1950. The...
2009-10
He scored his first goal for PSG in a pre-season friendly match away to FiorentinaACF Fiorentina
ACF Fiorentina, commonly referred to as simply Fiorentina, is a professional Italian football club from Florence, Tuscany. Founded by a merger in 1926, Fiorentina have played at the top level of Italian football for the majority of their existence; only four clubs have played in more Serie A...
in Italy, on 29 July 2009 in a game which PSG won 3–0. He also played against Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
in the Emirates Cup
Emirates Cup
The Emirates Cup is an annual two-day pre-season football tournament hosted by English Premier League club Arsenal and held at the Emirates Stadium, the club's home ground...
on 1 August 2009 but failed to get on the score sheet.
He scored his first League goal for PSG in the second week of Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
in PSG's 3–1 win at home to Le Mans
Le Mans UC72
Le Mans Football Club is a French association football club based in Le Mans. The club was founded in 1985 as a result of a merger under the name Le Mans Union Club 72. In 2010, Le Mans changed its name to Le Mans FC to coincide with the re-modeling of the club, which includes moving into a new...
. In his first month playing for PSG, he was selected as Ligue 1
Ligue 1
Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2....
Player of the Month in August by 31% of fans who voted on the official website. A foot injury in late October 2009 saw him ruled out of action for approximately four weeks, but nonetheless had still managed to score six league goals in 11 games by December.
In March 2010 he scored his first hattrick for PSG in a 4–1 home win against his previous club Sochaux
FC Sochaux-Montbéliard
Football Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city...
. He was the PSG top scorer in the 2009–10 season
2009–10 Ligue 1
The 2009–10 Ligue 1 season was the 72nd since its establishment. Bordeaux were the defending champions. The fixtures were announced on 5 June 2009, and play commenced on 8 August and ended on 15 May 2010. There were three promoted teams from Ligue 2, replacing the three teams that were relegated...
and third-placed in the overall league scoring charts, having scored 15 goals in the league and 19 in all games. Erdinç was voted PSG's player of the year for the 2009-10 season.
2010-11
Various injuries in the 2010-11 season2010–11 Paris Saint-Germain F.C. season
The 2010–11 season was French football club Paris Saint-Germain's 38th professional season, their 38th season in Ligue 1 and their 37th consecutive season in French top-flight. PSG was managed by Antoine Kombouaré - in his second season since replacing Paul Le Guen. The club was chaired by Robin...
meant that Mevlut could not capture his form from the previous year, and scored just 9 goals (8 in the league).
2011-12
After the takeover of PSG in 2011 by the Qatar Investment GroupQatar Investment Authority
The Qatar Investment Authority is Qatar's sovereign wealth fund, specializing in domestic and foreign investment. It was founded in 2005 to manage the oil and natural gas surpluses by the Government of Qatar...
and a number of high profile arrivals such as club-record signing of Javier Pastore
Javier Pastore
Javier Matías Pastore is an Argentine footballer who currently plays for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Argentina national football team as an attacking midfielder....
for €42 million, Mevlüt's place in the team looked in danger. Despite much interest from Newcastle United
Newcastle 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...
, Rennes and 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....
it was confirmed that he will stay in Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
after an impressive start to the 2011-12
2011–12 Paris Saint-Germain F.C. season
The 2011–12 season was French football club Paris Saint-Germain's 39th professional season, their 39th season in Ligue 1 and their 38th consecutive season in French top-flight. PSG was managed by Antoine Kombouaré - in his third season since replacing Paul Le Guen. The club was chaired by Nasser...
season. On his second game of the season, after coming on as a substitute, he scored in the 90th minute in a game against Toulouse
Toulouse FC
Toulouse Football Club is a French association football club based in the city of Toulouse. The club was founded in 1970 and currently play in Ligue 1, the top level of French football. Toulouse plays its home matches at the Stadium Municipal located within the city. The first team is managed by...
to make it 2-1 and three minutes later made an excellent assist for Jeremy Menez
Jérémy Menez
Jérémy Ménez is a French international footballer who currently plays for French club Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. He plays many positions in the attacking midfield, usually as a winger and a playmaker...
to score, ending the game 3-1.
On 23 September, after a series of successful performances, Mevlüt was offered a one year contract extension which will keep him with the club until the end of the 2013-14 season.
International career
He has dual-nationality and was thus eligible for both TurkishTurkey 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 French
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
national teams, before gaining his first senior international cap for Turkey on 26 March 2008, in a '2-2' draw with Belarus
Belarus national football team
The Belarus national football team represents Belarus in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belarus, the governing body for football in Belarus. Belarus' home ground is Dinamo Stadium in Minsk...
.
Euro 2008
On 10 May 2008, Fatih TerimFatih 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....
announced Erdinç's inclusion in Turkey's
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...
23-man squad for Euro 2008. He started in the first eleven against Turkey's
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...
first opponent Portugal, however he was substituted after the first half. Also, he came on as a second-half substitute in the semi-final against Germany.
Club
| Club performance | League | Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club | Division | Season | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
 France |
Ligue 1 Ligue 1 Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2.... |
Coupe de France Coupe de France The Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation... |
Coupe de la Ligue Coupe de la Ligue The Coupe de la Ligue , known outside of France as the French League Cup, is a knockout cup competition in French football organized by the Ligue de Football Professionnel... |
Europe | Total | |||||||
| Paris St Germain | Ligue 1 Ligue 1 Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2.... |
2011–12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010–11 | 22 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 34 | 9 | ||
| 2009–10 | 31 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | - | 36 | 19 | |||
| Club Total | 59 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 78 | 30 | ||
| Sochaux FC Sochaux-Montbéliard Football Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city... |
Ligue 1 Ligue 1 Ligue 1 , is the French professional league for association football clubs. It is the country's primary football competition and serves as the top division of the French football league system. Ligue 1 is one of two divisions making up the Ligue de Football Professionnel, the other being Ligue 2.... |
2008–09 | 36 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | 38 | 12 | |
| 2007–08 | 29 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | 32 | 11 | |||
| 2006–07 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 4 | 0 | |||
| 2005–06 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | 10 | 2 | |||
| Club Total | 79 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 84 | 25 | ||
| TOTAL | France | 138 | 48 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 164 | 55 | |
| CAREER TOTAL | 138 | 48 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 164 | 55 | ||
| Correct as of 26 October 2011 | ||||||||||||
Club appearance data
| Club | Season | Minutes | Goals | Ratio (mins per goal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris SG | 2010–11 | 2664 | 10 | |
| Paris SG | 2009–10 | 2045 | 15 | |
| Sochaux | 2008–09 | 3069 | 12 | |
| Sochaux | 2007–08 | 2246 | 11 | |
| Sochaux | 2006–07 | 66 | 0 | - |
International Goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | October 11, 2008 | İstanbul Istanbul Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and... , Turkey |
2–1 | 2–1 | 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification (UEFA) The European zone of qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup saw 53 teams competing for 13 places at the finals. The qualification process started on 20 August 2008, after UEFA Euro 2008, and ended on 18 November 2009. The qualification process saw the first competitive matches of... |
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| As of 31 August 2009 | |||||||||||
Club
- SochauxFC Sochaux-MontbéliardFootball Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city...
- Coupe de FranceCoupe de FranceThe Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
(1): 2007
- Coupe de France
- Paris Saint-Germain
- Coupe de FranceCoupe de FranceThe Coupe Charles Simon, commonly known as the Coupe de France , is the premier knockout cup competition in French football organized by the French Football Federation...
(1): 20102010 Coupe de France FinalThe 2010 Coupe de France Final was the 92nd final of France's most prestigious cup competition. The final took place on 1 May 2010 at the Stade de France in the Parisian suburb of Saint-Denis. The match was contested between Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain...
- Coupe de France
Personal life
Erdinç is the youngest of eight children. His parents emigrated from YozgatYozgat
Yozgat is a city and the capital district of Yozgat province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. According to 2009 census, population of the district is 113,614 of which 73,835 live in the city of Yozgat.-History:...
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
to France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
in 1973.
External links
- "Fransa Mevlüt`ü konuşuyor" – Haber7 (Turkish)
- La fiche de Mevlüt Erdinç – L'Equipe (French)
- Sports.fr Journal (French)
- http://www.fcsochaux.fr/fr/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=56Official Player Profile by FC Sochaux-MontbéliardFC Sochaux-MontbéliardFootball Club Sochaux-Montbéliard is a French association football club based in the city of Montbéliard. The club was founded in 1928 and currently plays in Ligue 1, the top tier of French football. Sochaux plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste Bonal located within the city...
(French)] - French League Index
- ESPN Profile
- Serglod
- Saugeot – The City where Mevlüt livedSaugeotSaugeot is a commune in the Jura department in the Franche-Comté region in eastern France.-Demographics:As of the census of 1999, the population was 59.The estimate for 2005 was 61.-References:*...