Bora Aydınlık Explained

Bora Aydınlık
Birth Date:9 May 2005
Birth Place:Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Height:1.81 m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Fenerbahçe
Clubnumber:34
Youthyears1:2015–2023
Youthclubs1:Fenerbahçe
Years1:2023–
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–24
Clubs2:Hull City (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalteam1:Turkey U19
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:12:39, 17 July 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:15:44, 23 December 2022 (UTC)

Bora Aydınlık (born 9 May 2005) is a footballer who currently plays as a forward for Fenerbahçe. Born in the United States, he is a youth international for Turkey.

Club career

Born in Miami Beach, Florida, Aydınlık moved to Turkey at a young age, joining Fenerbahçe in 2015.[1] Starting out as a left-back, he moved further up the pitch and mostly operates as a left-winger or striker.[1] During his time with Fenerbahçe, he was seen as a future star player for the club, and was compared to former teammate Arda Güler in this regard.[2] His first taste of senior action came when he was named on the bench for a UEFA Europa Conference League game against Slavia Prague in February 2022.[3] [4]

On 2 September 2023, Aydınlık joined English Championship side Hull City on a season-long loan deal.[5]

International career

Aydınlık is eligible to represent both the United States and Turkey at international level. In March 2022, he was called up to the United States men's national soccer team.[6]

He has since gone on to represent Turkey at under-19 level.

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Fenerbahçe2023–24Süper Lig0000000000
Hull City (loan)2023–24Championship0000000000
Career total000000000000
Notes

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bora Aydinlik kimdir ve kag yagindadir? ABD pasaportu var! Fenerbahçe' nin yeni yildiz adayl.... Who is Bora Aydinlik and how old is he? He has a US passport Fenerbahce's new star candidate.... 23 February 2022. 20 April 2022. spor.haber7.com. Turkish.
  2. Web site: Fenerbahçe yeni Arda Güler'ini buldu! Bora Aydınlık geliyor. Fenerbahce has found its new Arda Güler! Bora Aydınlık is coming. 30 March 2022. 20 April 2022. aksam.com.tr. Turkish.
  3. Web site: Fenerbahçe'nin kadrosunda dikkat çeken isim! 16'lık yıldız Bora Aydınlık. The remarkable name in Fenerbahçe's squad! 16 year old star Bora Aydınlık. 23 February 2022. 20 April 2022. fanatik.com.tr. Turkish.
  4. Web site: BORA AYDINLIK KİMDİR? Kaç yaşında? Hangi mevkide oynuyor? İşte yanıtı. WHO IS BORA AYDINLIK ? How old? What position does he play? Here is the answer. Kimdir. Haberleri. 24 February 2022. 20 April 2022. fotomac.com.tr. Turkish.
  5. Web site: AYDINLIK JOINS HULL CITY ON LOAN. 2 September 2023. 3 September 2023. wearehullcity.co.uk.
  6. Web site: Fenerbahçeli gen oyuncuya ABD Milli Takimindan davet!. Invitation to the young Fenerbahce player from the USA National Team!. 26 March 2022. 20 April 2022. sporx.com. Turkish.