Yunus Emre Konak (born 10 January 2006) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Premier League club Brentford.
Career statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Sivas | 2023–24 | Turkish Super League | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 17 | 0 | |
| Brentford | 2023–24 | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024–25 | Premier League | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | 5 | 0 | ||
| Career Total | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | ||
Career
Konak is a youth product of Batman Tüpraşspor, 1955 Batman Belediyespor and Sivasspor.[1] In March 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Sivasspor.[2] He made his senior and professional debut with Sivasspor as a substitute in a 1–1 Süper Lig tie with Samsunspor on 18 August 2023.[3] On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide.[4]
Brentford
On 11 January 2024, Konak joined Premier League club Brentford, signing a five-and-a-half-year contract with an option for a further year.[5] The Bees paid a reported €4.5 million transfer fee.[6]
International career
Konak is a youth international for Turkey, having played for the country's U18s and U21s.[7]
References
- ^ a b ""Hayallerimin peşinden koşuyorum"". Batman Haberleri, Batman Gazeteleri, Batman Sonsöz Gazetesi, Batman Son Dakika, Batman Olayları, Batman Asayiş, Batmanda Neler Oluyor, Batman Terör, Batman Haber, Batman Kürtçe Haber.
- ^ "Yunus Emre Konak 'Enler' Listesinde!". Sivas Haberleri.
- ^ "Yeni bir yıldız doğuyor !". www.batmangazetesi.com.tr.
- ^ Christenson, Marcus; Bloor, Steven; Blight, Garry (11 October 2023). "Next Generation 2023: 60 of the best young talents in world football". theguardian.com. Retrieved 11 October 2023.
- ^ "Brentford sign Turkish midfielder Konak". Brentford FC. 11 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Mercado (oficial): Brentford anuncia jovem promessa do futebol turco" [Market (official): Brentford announces young promise of Turkish football]. A Bola (in European Portuguese). 11 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "Milli maçtaki sakatlığıyla korkutan Yunus Emre Konak'ın sağlık durumuyla ilgili açıklama". NTVSpor.net.
External links
- Profile at the Brentford F.C. website
- Yunus Emre Konak at the Turkish Football Federation
- Yunus Emre Konak – UEFA competition record (archive)
