Zeki Çelik

Footballer, UEFA Euro 2020 participant

Zeki Çelik - Footballer, UEFA Euro 2020 participant
Born

February 17th, 1997
28 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Turkey

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A professional footballer originated from Turkey, competed primarily as a right-back. Began his career at the youth level with Bursaspor before transitioning to senior football with the same club. Joined İstanbul Başakşehir in 2018, winning the Süper Lig title during the 2019-2020 season. Transferred to Lille OSC in France, contributing to Lille's Ligue 1 championship victory in the 2020-2021 season. Represented the Turkish national team, participating in UEFA Euro 2020.

Winning Süper Lig title with İstanbul Başakşehir

Winning Ligue 1 title with Lille OSC

Participating in UEFA Euro 2020

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