Volkan Arslan
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Volkan Arslan is a Turkish
international
footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Eyüpspor
in the TFF Second League
. Arslan played for Turkey at the U-16, U-17 and U-18 levels before he made his debut for the senior team in 2003.
. After making 36 league appearances for the club, Arslan was transferred to Rot-Weiss Essen
. Adanaspor
brought Arslan to the club in 2000. He joined Kocaelispor
in 2002, spending six months with the club before moving to Galatasaray
on 31 January 2003. After leaving Galatsaray, Arslan played for Ankaraspor, Gaziantepspor
, Antalyaspor
and MKE Ankaragücü.
He signed for Bozüyükspor
on 19 August 2011.
, including participating at the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup
. He also represented Turkey at the U-16 to U-18 levels, as well as making two appearances for the senior reserve team in 2006.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
international
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...
footballer who currently plays as an attacking midfielder for Eyüpspor
Eyüpspor
Eyüpspor is the football team of Istanbul district Eyüp. Team colours are lavender and yellow. They play at the 2,500 capacity Eyüp Stadı. Eyüp fans have strong rivalry with Fatih Karagümrük and Beykoz 1908 fans and this causes big riots during the matches between those two teams...
in the TFF Second League
TFF Second League
TFF Second League or TFF 2. Lig , is the third level in the Turkish football league system. It was founded in 2001-02 season with the name of "Turkish Second League Category B" as a continuation of then second level division Turkish Second Football League. In 2005–06 the name of the league was...
. Arslan played for Turkey at the U-16, U-17 and U-18 levels before he made his debut for the senior team in 2003.
Club career
Arslan began his career with local club Hannover 96Hannover 96
Hannoverscher Sportverein von 1896, commonly referred to as Hannover 96, Hannover or simply 96, is a German association football club based in the city of Hanover, Lower Saxony.-Foundation to WWII:...
. After making 36 league appearances for the club, Arslan was transferred to Rot-Weiss Essen
Rot-Weiss Essen
Rot-Weiss Essen is a German association football club based in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia.- Early years :The club was formed as SV Vogelheim on 1 February 1907 out of the merger of two smaller clubs: SC Preussen and Deutsche Eiche. In 1910, Vogelheim came to an arrangement with Turnerbund...
. Adanaspor
Adanaspor
Adanaspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Adana. Formed in 1954, Adanaspor are nicknamed Toros Kaplanları . The club colours are orange and white, and the club play their home matches at Adana 5 Ocak Stadı....
brought Arslan to the club in 2000. He joined Kocaelispor
Kocaelispor
Kocaelispor, is the football team of İzmit, Turkey. They were founded in 1966 and played in the Turkish football league between 1980–1988 and 1992–2003. The best result for them was the 4th position in 1992–93 season...
in 2002, spending six months with the club before moving to 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....
on 31 January 2003. After leaving Galatsaray, Arslan played for Ankaraspor, Gaziantepspor
Gaziantepspor
Gaziantepspor is a professional Turkish football club located in the city of Gaziantep. Formed in 1969, Gaziantepspor are nicknamed the Şahinler . The club colours are black and red, and they play their home matches at Kamil Ocak Stadyumu....
, 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...
and MKE Ankaragücü.
He signed for Bozüyükspor
Bozüyükspor
Bozüyükspor is a Turkish sports club founded in 1973 and is currently playing in the Second League. Their colors are navy blue and white. They play their home matches in Bozüyük Şehir Stadı in Bozüyük, Bilecik Province. The club is a brother team of Eskişehirspor because Bozüyük is just 40 km...
on 19 August 2011.
International career
Arslan has made eleven appearances for the Turkey national football teamTurkey 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...
, including participating at the 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup
2003 FIFA Confederations Cup
The 2003 FIFA Confederations Cup football tournament was the sixth FIFA Confederations Cup, held in France in June 2003. France retained the title they had won in 2001, but the tournament was overshadowed by the death of Cameroon player Marc-Vivien Foé, who died of heart failure in his side's...
. He also represented Turkey at the U-16 to U-18 levels, as well as making two appearances for the senior reserve team in 2006.