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Sergen Yalçın
Yalçın in 2021
Personal information
Full name Ali Rıza Sergen Yalçın[1]
Date of birth (1972-11-05) 5 November 1972 (age 52)
Place of birth Istanbul, Turkey
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1982–1991 Beşiktaş
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1991–1997 Beşiktaş 158 (46)
1997–1999 İstanbulspor 40 (15)
1999–2002 Siirt Jet-Pa Spor 0 (0)
1999 → Fenerbahçe (loan) 24 (8)
1999–2000 → Galatasaray (loan) 21 (6)
2000–2001 → Trabzonspor (loan) 21 (1)
2001–2002 → Galatasaray (loan) 18 (7)
2002–2006 Beşiktaş 100 (30)
2006–2007 Etimesgut Şekerspor 23 (13)
2007–2008 Eskişehirspor 21 (6)
Total 426 (132)
International career
1989 Turkey U-16 2 (0)
1990 Turkey U-18 2 (0)
1992–1993 Turkey U-21 12 (5)
1994–2003 Turkey 41 (5)
Managerial career
2013–2014 Gaziantepspor
2014–2015 Sivasspor
2016 Gaziantepspor
2017 Kayserispor
2017 Eskişehirspor
2018 Konyaspor
2018–2019 Alanyaspor
2019–2020 Yeni Malatyaspor
2020–2021 Beşiktaş
2024 Antalyaspor
Medal record
Representing  Turkey
Men's football
Mediterranean Games
Gold medal – first place 1993
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ali Rıza Sergen Yalçın (Turkish pronunciation: [ɑːli ˈɾɯzɑ ˈseɾɟen ˈjɑltʃɯn]; born 5 November 1972), known as Sergen Yalçın, Turkish professional football manager and former player. Yalçın is the first individual in Turkish football to win the Süper Lig both as a player and a manager with Beşiktaş.

During his playing career, Yalçın was an attacking midfielder known for his vision, creativity, and ability to dictate games. He spent the majority of his club career in Turkey, most notably with Beşiktaş, where he became a fan favorite. He also represented other major Turkish clubs, including Fenerbahçe, Galatasaray, and Trabzonspor, a rare feat in Turkish football.[2][3] Internationally, he earned 37 caps and scored 5 goals for the Turkey national team, participating in UEFA Euro 1996 and UEFA Euro 2000.

After retiring as a player, Yalçın transitioned into management, taking charge of several Turkish clubs before returning to Beşiktaş as head coach in 2020. In his first full season, he led the club to a historic domestic double, winning the Süper Lig and the Turkish Cup. Despite his success, he resigned in December 2021 following a series of poor results, including a winless UEFA Champions League campaign.

Club career

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“Talents like Sergen come to the Earth only once in 100 years.”

—Beşiktaş’s former manager Gordon Milne, 1994.[4]

“He’s a pearl, a superstar of the future. But, like any rare skill, he needs to be very careful about himself.”

—French Football Magazine, 1994

“Sergen is one of the most talented footballers in the world. I will not forget how Sergen passed me at Munich Olympic Stadium. He embarrassed us with his performance.”

—Former captain of Germany and number 10, Lothar Matthäus, October 9, 1999.[5]

"I had the chance to play with him. When you touch the ball, you realize how special it is."

—Beşiktaş's former footballer John Carew, 2005

"Sergen is one of the classy football players I really watch. I will come to Istanbul to watch."

—Chelsea Club owner Roman Abramovich, 2003[6]

"Sergen, if he lived professionally, he could do great things in European football. Bayern Munich wanted him. Beckenbauer especially."

—UEFA Vice President Şenes Erzik, 1999.

"Sergen for me Turkey 's best player. Football player who sees the game on the field and reads, bestowed gifted talents by God."

—Legendary footballer Gheorghe Hagi

"During my career, I have not seen such a football player. Turks must know what kind of player they have."

—Former footballer of Paris Saint-Germain Safet Sušić, 1997

"Sergen Yalçın: The man who couldve been the worlds best"

—These Football Times newspaper James Kelly, 2017

"If he had never been born in Turkey, currently we have a 2nd Maradona would have is talking about."

—German sports magazine Kicker[7]

"The technical capacity at Sergen is more than enough for him to play in one of the best teams in Europe."

—Former president of UEFA Lennart Johansson.[8]

"Nobody told me about Sergen. It is really, really difficult to find great footballers like him."

—Czech-Italian coach Zdeněk Zeman 1999.[7]

"I played in many important teams, including the English Premier League teams. Even today, the best football player I have seen is Sergen. It was something completely different. His goals, technique, left foot were incredible. How did he never play in Europe? I will never understand this."

—Manchester United ex footballer Ronny Johnsen[7]

Sergen began at Beşiktaş in the 1991–92 season and quickly became renowned for his skill and creativity. His first spell at the club saw him score 46 goals in 158 games – no mean feat for a midfielder. However, it was known that Sergen lacked professionalism. After a 4–1 defeat to Samsunspor, he was publicly criticised by the Beşiktaş deputy president due to his careless lifestyle. Sergen responded to the club official by insulting him.

If he doesn’t leave the board, from tomorrow I will not turn out for training or for matches. Let him wear the No 10 shirt and play in the Beşiktaş midfield.[9]

Subsequently, Beşiktaş imposed a club-record fine of over £150,000. He was later forgiven after apologising, but the fine stayed. Sergen then demanded a new and improved contract which was denied by the board.

As expected, Sergen departed from the club and became Turkey’s record signing when he moved to İstanbulspor for £5.5m in the 1997–98 season. Thereafter, Sergen desired a move to the European fields and began contract negotiations with Internazionale and Milan.[10] Terms could not be met with the Italian giants. After struggling with his weight due to months of inaction, İstanbulspor failed to offload him, so Jet-Pa (a sports company) bought his contract and arranged a loan deal with Fenerbahçe during the 1998–99 season, which involved him wearing a personalised shirt promoting the company.

Under the coaching firstly from Joachim Löw and Rıdvan Dilmen, he seemed to have buckled down to the task. But when Zdenek Zeman took over, Sergen was consistently engaged in trench warfare. Sergen publicly criticised Zeman for trying to play him on the wing, which he believed was not his best position, and was accused of faking injury to avoid training sessions. Along with many other incidents, the final straw came with the home game against Bursaspor during the 1999–2000 season. When he eventually came on as a substitute, Sergen missed a simple scoring chance, which many fans believed to have been a deliberate miss as an act of protest or pure spite. In the late stages of the game, with the score locked at 2–2, he further infuriated the supporters by strolling across to take a corner as though he had all the time in the world. Midway through the season, Sergen had his contract terminated by Fenerbahçe. Due to his terrific individual showings for the Turkey national football team, Sergen attracted attention from several foreign clubs. There were speculations about a move to Barcelona, Bayern Munich, or Borussia Dortmund.[11]

Despite heavy speculation, Sergen finished the 1999–2000 season at arch-rivals Galatasaray and displayed impressive showings to help Galatasaray achieve the domestic double. Sergen signed for the club too late in the season to be eligible for the UEFA Cup campaign, and as Galatasaray made the trip to Leeds for the second tie of the semi-final, Sergen was instructed to report to training in Istanbul. However, instead of continuing his training in Istanbul, he took a little trip of his own to Northern Cyprus. While casinos were banned on the Turkish mainland, they remained open in Northern Cyprus, which attracted quite a lot of gambling trade from Turkey. It attracted Sergen for precisely that reason, and he spent much of his brief stay there in a casino. When he returned to Istanbul, he told manager Fatih Terim he was tired from the journey and asked if he could skip a training session. Terim, a fearsome disciplinarian, reacted explosively. Sergen skipped title celebrations after the Galatasaray board made it clear they would not have him back next season.

After UEFA Euro 2000, Sergen was on the verge of a transfer to Newcastle United,[12] with manager Bobby Robson being a long-time admirer.[13] The deal fell through, and he instead moved to Trabzonspor for the 2000–01 season, becoming the first player to have represented the “big four” clubs in Turkey. Sergen had never yet played for a club outside Istanbul, and it was believed that removing him from the distractions of the big city would do good for his appalling disciplinary record. Ironically, it turned out to be the most unsuccessful season of his career. At the season’s end, Trabzonspor did not wish to extend his loan deal.

Fatih Terim gave up on him at Galatasaray. Zdenek Zeman could not work with him at Fenerbahçe. He publicly criticised former national coach Mustafa Denizli after UEFA Euro 2000. British coach Gordon Milne, who worked with him at Beşiktaş, also despaired of trying to get Sergen – and his magical left foot – to the training ground on time. It was thought to be the end of Sergen Yalçın, the great ‘‘enfant terrible’’ of Turkish football.

Ahead of the 2001–02 season, Galatasaray manager Mircea Lucescu took a gamble and signed Sergen on loan (still from Siirt-Jet). He cast Sergen as the natural successor to Gheorghe Hagi.

This is his last chance, and he is well aware of this. I wanted Sergen, and I know he will truly show me who Sergen Yalçın is. His talent is obvious, and now he will finally be seen on the international stage. He will be born again.[14]

The move was rewarded as Sergen repaid his manager’s faith by starring in the UEFA Champions League with two goals and two assists as Galatasaray progressed to the second group stage. Unfortunately, Sergen tore his knee ligaments and missed the rest of the season. He was told to lose weight or never play football again. After elimination from the UEFA Champions League, Mircea Lucescu insisted that if Sergen had remained fit, Galatasaray would have gone on to win the tournament. Nevertheless, Galatasaray won the league title.

In the 2002–03 season, after years of wandering, Sergen returned home to Beşiktaş. Sergen was signed on a permanent deal by Mircea Lucescu, who had also moved to Beşiktaş. Under the tutelage of Lucescu, whispers began that perhaps Sergen’s talent had finally been tamed. Sergen was finally maturing to fulfill some of his long-lost potential. Beşiktaş won the league title that season, with Sergen being the key instigator.

The 2003–04 season marked Beşiktaş’ return to the UEFA Champions League, where Sergen featured in arguably the most memorable match of his career. Roman Abramovich, who had recently become the owner of Chelsea, spent £112m on quality transfers, assembling a team of “invincibles.” Ahead of their match against Beşiktaş at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea was undefeated in the Abramovich era. However, Beşiktaş shocked the footballing world by winning 2–0, with both goals scored by Sergen.[15] Although Beşiktaş was eliminated in the group stage, Sergen once again proved his class by scoring two goals and providing three assists in six matches.

In the same season, Sergen produced another remarkable moment during a match against Çaykur Rizespor in the 2003–04 league. After winning the ball near the midfield, he initiated a brilliant solo run that ended with an assist to İlhan Mansız, who finished the move with a goal. This performance earned Sergen the “Goal of the Year” award.[16]

Before the 2006–07 season, manager Jean Tigana did not see Sergen as part of his future plans, and as a result, Beşiktaş terminated his contract with immediate effect. This enraged the fans, as Sergen was regarded as a symbolic icon of the club. Upon his departure, Sergen stated that he would always remain a Beşiktaş fan.

Sergen spent the 2006–07 season with Etimesgut Şekerspor in the TFF Second League. He later joined Eskişehirspor in the 2007–08 season, where he played a key role in helping the team secure promotion to the Süper Lig. At the end of the season, he retired from professional football.

When Sergen was asked why he never moved to Europe, he simply replied, “If I was 20 again, I would leave Turkey within three days.”[17]

International career

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Under-23s

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Sergen played on the Turkey national under-23 football team at the 1993 Mediterranean Games, which they won by defeating France U21s in the semifinal and Algeria U23s in the final.[18]

Senior team

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Sergen made his senior debut in a friendly game against Macedonia in 1994. He would represent his nation in Euro 1996 and 2000, but injury prevented him from featuring at the FIFA World Cup in 2002. Sergen scored a total of 5 goals in 37 matches for the Turkey national team.

Euro 1996

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UEFA Euro 1996 was Turkey's first tournament appearance since 1954 FIFA World Cup. Sergen played a key role in qualification, scoring two goals. Sergen featured in two matches at the finals where they fell at the first hurdle, pointless and goalless. After the tournament, Sergen received several offers from the European shores, including the likes of West Ham United. Sergen's refusal to move was made by the fact the clubs in pursuit were not bigger than Beşiktaş.

1998 World Cup

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Sergen was fairly inactive in the national team during this period. In the opening round of 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification, Sergen came on as a second-half substitute against Belgium. Sergen went from hero to villain in the space of five minutes by contriving to get himself sent off after initially scoring a splendid half-volley on the edge of the box. Turkey went on to lose the match 2–1 at Brussels. Manager Mustafa Denizli saw Sergen as a liability and did not select him for the next 13 months. Sergen's only other match during qualification was the 5–0 victory at San Marino, and Sergen was hugely disappointing. Turkey failed to make the finals.

Euro 2000

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To his detractors, Sergen was a luxury item in a team which could ill afford luxuries. Those who had a fondness for decrying Sergen's abilities have suggested that, when playing at the highest level, he glitters rather than shines. So when Sergen was given a second chance, many lashed out at Denizli's decision to select him. Having finally accepted that he was the linchpin of his national side, Sergen dedicated himself to banish bitter memories of his past.

The opening match saw Sergen give a man of the match performance in a 3–0 victory over Northern Ireland, followed by a 1–0 victory against European champions Germany, but then shamefully defeated 1–3 to Finland. The next match against Moldova, Sergen was the maestro for the Turkish side, with his spectacular dribbling runs, shots at goal and his clairvoyant passes creating scoring chances for his teammates. It was from his corner kick that Turkey opened the scoring, and four minutes into injury time when Sergen took the stage, displacing the lead-footed Moldovan defenders one by one before slotting in a cracker from the edge of the area to give Turkey a 2–0 victory. Sergen also made history because his goal was the 400th scored in the history of the Turkey national team. Prior to the next match, Turkey had never defeated Finland in any official match since 1924. Outpaced and outplayed for 15 minutes, Turkey trailed 2–0 before Sergen intervened. The man of the match was involved in three goals as Turkey turned around a two-goal deficit to defeat Finland 2–4. Turkey gained five points from their final three matches to finish group runners-up. The final game with Germany ended 0–0, but is seen as one of the greatest individual displays in the history of the Turkey national team, as Sergen "pulled all the strings", according to the German manager Erich Ribbeck. As group runners-up, Turkey faced the Republic of Ireland in a play-off tie to qualify for Euro 2000. The Irish entered the match as favorites mainly due to their influential skipper, Roy Keane. In the first leg, Ireland could only do with a 1–1 draw in Dublin. Eamonn Sweeney of the Irish Examiner wrote the match report.

Sergen Yalçın may play Fenerbahçe, but his midfield display was an unscheduled replacement for the top of the bill showing we’d been expecting from the Manchester United man. At times, Keane looked like someone who arrived at the podium to pick up an MTV award only to see someone else making off with it. Yalcin, without ever moving faster than a jogger, was always one step ahead, showing the ball to Keane like a matador brandishing a cape and then whisking it away as his dangerous foe arrived. The Turkish midfielder's technical brilliance, was merely one of the intriguing factors about his team's oddly diverse performance. Paradoxically, you could see how they defeated Germany, but also how Finland had upset them at home.[19]

The second leg ended 0–0, which was enough for Turkey to qualify through the away-goals rule. In the first 20 minutes of the second half alone, Sergen set up four clear scoring chances as he produced another man of the match performance.

Turkey opened their Euro 2000 campaign with a controversial 2–1 defeat to Italy. The Guardian writer Ian Ross recalled the game.

The bizarre interpretation of the shoulder-charge ruling by the Scottish referee Hugh Dallas may have presented Italy with the penalty that pushed Turkey to defeat in their opening Group B fixture, but Sergen's contribution was immense, an intoxicating cocktail of neatly threaded through-balls and passes so visionary they might have been delivered by Mystic Meg.[20]

It was his assist from a nicely flighted free-kick from which Turkey scored. Surprisingly, Sergen then came on as a substitute in their 0–0 draw with Sweden, and he didn't feature at all during the 2–0 victory over Belgium. In the quarter-finals, Sergen came on in the final few minutes as Turkey were defeated by Portugal. Sergen heavily criticised Denizli for not starting him in all of the matches, "He's got problems, he's not all there in the head. Don't ask me why I didn't play, ask him."[21]

2002 World Cup

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Sergen missed most of 2002 FIFA World Cup qualification due to his dismal performances at club level. His transfer to Galatasaray and performances in the UEFA Champions League allowed him back into the team and he featured in the 5–0 thrashing of Austria to qualify for the 2002 FIFA World Cup. Tragically though Sergen had injured himself prior to the tournament and did not feature.

Euro 2004

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Sergen again wasn't involved in most of the UEFA Euro 2004 qualification campaign, but due to his memorable performance against Chelsea, he was selected for the crucial final qualifying match against England. It was his final match for Turkey, which ended 0–0. Due to injury, he did not feature in the play-off ties against Latvia as Turkey were defeated.

Managerial Career

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Early career

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Managing Multiple Turkish Clubs

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In October 2008, following the resignation of Beşiktaş’s head coach Ertuğrul Sağlam, Mustafa Denizli was appointed as the new head coach, and Yalçın was initially set to become his assistant. However, due to licensing issues, Yalçın was assigned to coach the under-15 team while completing a six-month internship to upgrade his coaching license. Despite this, he was more involved with the first team’s technical staff.

In August 2009, Yalçın was placed in charge of the Beşiktaş A2 team, which performed strongly in the A2 League. However, he resigned in December 2009, citing head coach Mustafa Denizli’s lack of interest in youth development and reluctance to utilize young players.[22][23]

During the 2013–14 season, Gaziantepspor struggled in the league, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 7 losses in the first 11 weeks. After parting ways with Bülent Uygun, the club appointed Yalçın as their manager on 15 November 2013.[24] Under his management, the team played 15 matches, achieving 8 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses.[25] On March 29, 2014, Yalçın mutually terminated his contract with the club.[26] When Yalçın left, the team was in 10th place. Despite failing to win after his departure, Gaziantepspor managed to stay in the league.[27]

On 23 December 2014 after Roberto Carlos left Sivasspor, Yalçın agreed to manage the team until the end of the season.[28] In his first 18 matches, the team secured 7 wins, 4 draws, and 7 losses. On 15 May 2015 he extended his contract for another year with an option for further renewal.[29] Sivasspor reached the semi-finals of the 2014–15 Turkish Cup and achieved their goal of avoiding relegation.[30] On 24 October 2015 after a 2–0 defeat against Trabzonspor Yalçın announced he was considering resigning due to poor performance and subsequently mutually terminated his contract. During his tenure in the Süper Lig, Sivasspor played 29 matches under Yalçın, winning 7, drawing 11, and losing 11, scoring 40 goals while conceding 41.[31]

On 11 January 2017, Yalçın was appointed as the manager of Kayserispor.[32] on 22 April 2017, following a 2–1 away defeat to Gençlerbirliği Yalçın resigned from his position.[33] During his time at the club, Yalçın managed 12 league matches, achieving 4 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses. The team was in 15th place when he departed, following a seven-match unbeaten run and four consecutive defeats.[34]

On 31 July 2017, Yalçın signed a one-year contract with Eskişehirspor, a team competing in the TFF 1. Lig and under a transfer ban.[35] On 25 September 2017, after failing to secure a win in the first five league matches and with the team sitting in 17th place with just 3 points, Yalçın resigned.[36]

On 6 March 2018, Yalçın signed with Konyaspor until the end of the 2017–18 season.[37] Taking over when the team was in the relegation zone, Konyaspor won 4, drew 3, and lost 3 of their last 10 matches, finishing in 15th place and avoiding relegation. On 20 June 2018, Konyaspor announced Yalçın and his staff had parted ways with the club.[38]

In 9 November 2018, Yalçın was appointed as the manager of Alanyaspor.[39] At the end of the 2018–19 season, his contract expired, and he decided not to renew it.[40]

On 13 June 2019, Yalçın signed a one-year contract with Yeni Malatyaspor.[41]. On 16 January 2020 his contract was terminated in January 2020 following a loss to Sivasspor. During his six-month tenure, Yalçın oversaw 17 league matches, achieving 6 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses, with the team finishing the first half of the season in 8th place. In the 2019–20 UEFA Europa League, the team recorded 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss.[42]

Beşiktaş

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2019–20 season

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On 29 January 2020, Yalçın signed a 1.5-year contract with Beşiktaş in a ceremony attended by approximately 20,000 fans at Beşiktaş Stadium.[43] Yalçın expressed his excitement during the signing ceremony, saying: "I have never been this excited in my life. I am immensely grateful to our president, the management, and our fans for giving me this opportunity."

Yalçın's first match in charge was an away fixture against Çaykur Rizespor, where Beşiktaş won 2–1. In his debut season, Beşiktaş played 15 matches under his management, achieving 10 wins, 2 draws, and 3 losses. The team, which had been in 7th place when he took over, finished the league in 3rd place with 62 points, behind Başakşehir and Trabzonspor. Due to Trabzonspor's UEFA ban, Beşiktaş qualified for the UEFA Champions League qualifiers.[44]

2020–21 season

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In the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League second qualifying round, Beşiktaş lost 3–1 away to PAOK. In the UEFA Europa League, they were eliminated in the third qualifying round after losing on penalties to Rio Ave.[45]

Despite a poor start in the league, Yalçın led the team to an impressive recovery, culminating in Beşiktaş winning the 2020-21 Süper Lig title and the 2020–21 Turkish Cup. Beşiktaş became the first team to win both domestic trophies in the same season under Yalçın's management.[46]

2021–22 season

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After extending his contract for another year, leading the team to the league championship, expectations were high for the next season. However, following poor domestic performances and disappointing results in the 2021–22 UEFA Champions League, where the team finished last in their group with zero points, Yalçın decided to resign. The team’s struggles in the Champions League, including six consecutive losses, highlighted the challenges faced during his tenure.[47]

Antalyaspor

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On January 2, 2024, Yalçın signed with Antalyaspor. In his introductory press conference, he stated: "We are thrilled to join Antalyaspor. It's been nearly two years since we last worked as a team. We are confident that we made the right decision."[48] During his tenure, Antalyaspor played 22 matches, securing 7 wins, 6 draws, and 9 losses. At the end of the season, Yalçın announced his departure.[49]

Personal life

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Yalçın is the first child of Günsel and Özer Yalçın. He grew up with two younger brothers, Gürsoy and Volkan. Sergen discovered his passion for football as a child, playing on the beaches of Kilyos. His father, Özer Yalçın, a former footballer, recognized his talent early and took him to Beşiktaş for tryouts, entrusting him to Serpil Hamdi Tüzün. Despite working at a hotel at the time, Özer supported his son’s training until Sergen became independent as he started secondary school.[50]

Originally from Rize, Yalçın was a footballer who attracted a great deal of attention for his private life as much as his football career.[51] Sergen's passion for horse racing often caused problems at the clubs he played for. His teammate Gökhan Keskin shared in an interview: "When he first came to Beşiktaş, they put him with me. He was only 17. They said, 'Look after this boy, he’s into horse racing.' Two weeks later, I found myself, Metin, and Sergen making horse racing bets together."[52] At one point, his name came up during the "Barbie Operation," a prostitution investigation, where he had to testify. He was also investigated due to his gambling addiction and alleged connections with Sedat Peker.[53] On an NTV program, Sergen admitted that Bayern Munich had considered signing him but decided against it after learning about these traits.

Sergen also played in Acun Ilıcalı's football tournament "Devler Ligi," which featured former football stars. He appeared in an online advertisement for Yeni Rakı and starred in commercials for the Europen company. Most recently, he acted in advertisements for Finans Bank's EnPara brand.

Additionally, Sergen Yalçın served as a jury member for two seasons (2011–2012 and 2012–2013) on the Turkish talent show Yetenek Sizsiniz. He also took on a leading role in the TV series "Sil Baştan," produced by Tükenmezkalem Film and directed by Gani Müjde, alongside Emre Kınay, Dilara Gönder, Esra Dermancıoğlu, Belma Canciğer, and Murat Dalkılıç. In this 2014 series, he played himself.

Before the matches of the first week of the 2020–21 Süper Lig season, Sergen Yalçın tested positive for COVID-19.[54]

Career statistics

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Club

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Appearances and goals by club, season, and competition
Club Season League League Cup Europe Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Beşiktaş 1991–92 Süper Lig 15 2 2 0 1 0 18 2
1992–93 23 8 5 0 1 0 29 8
1993–94 20 6 3 1 4 1 27 8
1994–95 27 8 2 0 3 0 32 8
1995–96 24 10 3 1 2 0 29 11
1996–97 29 9 5 1 4 0 38 10
Total 138 43 20 3 15 1 173 47
İstanbulspor 1997–98 Süper Lig 28 10 4 1 5 2 37 13
1998–99 8 4 – – 2 1 10 5
Total 36 14 4 1 7 3 47 18
Fenerbahçe (loan) 1998–99 Süper Lig 15 7 – – – – 15 7
1999–2000 9 1 – – 2 0 11 1
Total 24 8 – – 2 0 26 8
Galatasaray (loan) 1999–2000 Süper Lig 18 4 3 2 – – 21 6
Total 18 4 3 2 – – 21 6
Trabzonspor (loan) 2000–01 Süper Lig 21 1 – – – – 21 1
Total 21 1 – – – – 21 1
Galatasaray (loan) 2001–02 Süper Lig 18 7 – – 9 2 27 9
Total 18 7 – – 9 2 27 9
Beşiktaş 2002–03 Süper Lig 28 11 1 0 9 1 38 12
2003–04 24 8 1 0 8 2 33 10
2004–05 22 3 – – 5 0 27 3
2005–06 18 6 6 2 5 0 29 8
Total 92 28 8 2 27 3 127 33
Şekerspor 2006–07 2. Lig 22 13 1 0 – – 23 13
Eskişehirspor 2007–08 1. Lig 21 6 – – – – 21 6
Career Total 390 124 36 8 60 9 486 141

International

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Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Turkey 1994 3 1
1995 8 2
1996 11 1
1997 7 0
1998 5 0
1999 3 1
2001 2 0
2003 1 0
Total 37 5
Scores and results list Turkey's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Yalçın goal.
List of international goals scored by Sergen Yalçın
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 12 October 1994 Istanbul, Turkey  Iceland 5–0 5–0 UEFA Euro 1996 qualification
2 29 March 1995 Istanbul, Turkey  Sweden 2–1 2–1 UEFA Euro 1996 qualification
3 7 June 1995 Montreal, Canada  Canada 1–0 3–0 Friendly
4 31 August 1996 Brussels, Belgium  Belgium 1–2 1–2 1998 FIFA World Cup qualification
5 27 March 1999 Istanbul, Turkey  Moldova 2–0 2–0 UEFA Euro 2000 qualification

Managerial statistics

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As of match updated 29 August 2024
Team From To Record
G W D L Win %
Gaziantepspor 19 November 2013 25 March 2014 16 8 3 5 050.00
Sivasspor 23 December 2014 26 October 2015 38 14 12 12 036.84
Gaziantepspor 5 May 2016 30 June 2016 3 1 1 1 033.33
Kayserispor 11 January 2017 22 April 2017 17 5 5 7 029.41
Eskişehirspor 31 July 2017 25 September 2017 6 0 3 3 000.00
Konyaspor 6 March 2018 30 June 2018 10 4 3 3 040.00
Alanyaspor 12 November 2018 30 June 2019 24 8 8 8 033.33
Yeni Malatyaspor 1 July 2019 15 January 2020 21 9 5 7 042.86
Beşiktaş 29 January 2020 9 December 2021 79 45 10 24 056.96
Antalyaspor 3 January 2024 30 June 2024 23 7 7 9 030.43
Total 237 101 57 79 042.62

Honours

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Player

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Beşiktaş

Galatasaray

Turkey U-21

Manager

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Beşiktaş

Individual

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Player
Manager
  • Coach of the team that scored 5 goals in the first half of a match in the Süper Lig in Beşiktaş history.
  • He became the first name to become a champion in the Süper Lig as a football player and coach in Beşiktaş.
  • Coach of the team that scored the most goals in the Süper Lig in the history of Beşiktaş. (89 goal)

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