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Mert Hakan Yandaş
.jpg) Mert Hakan Yandaş (born 19 August 1994) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Süper Lig club Fenerbahçe. Professional careerEarly careerBorn in Bursa, he lost his father when he was only 9 years old. His father was also an amateur football player and in an interview, he said that he grew up in a family that loved football and that he promised his father to be a football player when he was little.[2] He spent part of his youth in Bursa Güven and Yeşil Bursa and his first season as a senior in amateur football.[3] Mert Hakan made his first professional contract with Altınordu. In the 2014–15 season, he loaned to Tire 1922. He made a very strong start with new coach Taha Evke in there and became one of the key players who took more responsibility on the field,[3] scored 13 goals in 25 TFF Third League matches. He signed with them a permanent contract for the 2015–16 season, where has been top goalscorer with 21 goals (in 34 matches) in 2015–16 TFF Third League season.[2] In the 2016–17 season, he transferred to TFF Second League side Menemen Belediyespor where he played with Serkan Çalık, Erman Kılıç, Gökhan Ünal and İbrahim Dağaşan.[3] SivassporMert Hakan Yandaş joined Süper Lig side Sivasspor on 14 July 2017, after a couple successful seasons[3] in the lower Turkish leagues with Tirespor 1922 and Menemen Belediyespor.[4] He made his professional debut for Sivasspor in a 2–0 Süper Lig win over Yeni Malatyaspor on 19 August 2017.[5] On 21 September 2017, he scored his first goal with the team against Bugsaşspor in a 3-0 win Turkish Cup match. FenerbahçeOn 11 August 2020, he transferred to Süper Lig powerhouse Fenerbahçe on a free transfer, signed four years deal.[6] On 21 September 2020, he made his debut in a 0-0 tie against Hatayspor in 2020–21 Süper Lig season. On 21 November 2020, he scored his first goal against Gençlerbirliği in Süper Lig match, netting the first goal in a 5-1 away game victory. In the 2021–22 season, he became vice-captain of the team after Altay Bayındır and Mesut Özil.[7] On 16 September 2021, he made his continental debut in his career against Eintracht Frankfurt in UEFA Europa League away game which finished 1-1. On 4 November 2021, he captained first time of the team in UEFA Europa League match, 3-0 win against Royal Antwerp and also scored a goal from outside the box.[7] On 21 June 2024, Fenerbahçe extended his contract for two years.[8] Playing styleYandaş is a modern midfielder known for his strong passing and shots from outside the box. He is known for his good technique. He plays mainly as an attacking or a central midfielder but can also operate in several other positions and has been used as a deeper creative midfield position and on occasion, a box-to-box role, winger or second striker.[3] He is often described by pundits as modern day advanced playmakers due to his technique, skill, athleticism, work-rate off the ball, vision, crossing accuracy, wide range of passing, and powerful long-range shooting ability with either foot.[9] His nickname is Commandante to his combative nature and dominance on the field.[10] International careerYandaş made his debut with the Turkey national football team in a 1-0 UEFA Nations League loss to Hungary on 3 September 2020.[11] Career statisticsClub
International
HonoursAltınordu
Fenerbahçe Individual
References
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