Mert Çelik (born 10 June 2000) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Neftçi Baku, on loan from Başakşehir.[1] Born in Turkey, he represents Azerbaijan at youth level.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mert Çelik | ||
Date of birth | (2000-06-10) 10 June 2000 (age 22) | ||
Place of birth | Istanbul, Turkey | ||
Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Club information | |||
Current team |
Neftçi Baku (on loan from İstanbul Başakşehir) | ||
Number | 2 | ||
Youth career | |||
2011–2013 | Galatasaray | ||
2013–2019 | Başakşehir | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2019– | İstanbul Başakşehir | 0 | (0) |
2020 | → Kırşehir Belediyespor (loan) | 3 | (1) |
2020– | → Neftçi Baku (loan) | 33 | (2) |
National team‡ | |||
2019 | Turkey U19 | 1 | (0) |
2019 | Turkey U20 | 1 | (0) |
2020–2021 | Azerbaijan U21 | 4 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 September 2022 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 23 June 2022 |
Çelik made his first debut for Başakşehir in the Turkish Cup match against Hatayspor on 24 January 2019. He is grandfather from Baku.[2]
On 19 September 2020, Neftçi PFK announced the signing of Çelik on two-year long loan.[3]
On 18 October 2020, he made his debut in the Azerbaijan Premier League for Neftçi Baku match against Sabah.[4]
Neftçi PFK – current squad | |
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