He has received several honors, including being the UEFA Europa League top scorer in the 2020–21 season.
Yusuf Yazıcı is a Turkish professional footballer born in 1997, known for his role as an attacking midfielder.
He began his professional career with Trabzonspor, where he signed his first contract in December 2015.
Biography
Early Life
Yusuf Yazıcı was born in Trabzon, Turkey, where he developed a passion for football from a young age. He attended Trabzon Erdogdu Anatolian High School, where he was a key player on the school’s football team, which achieved the remarkable feat of being crowned World High School Football Champions. This early success laid the foundation for his future career in professional football.
Career
Yazıcı's professional journey began when he signed with Trabzonspor on December 21, 2015. He made his competitive debut the very next day, contributing to a Turkish Cup victory. His Süper Lig debut followed shortly after, and he quickly made a name for himself by becoming the youngest player to score in the 2015–16 Süper Lig season at just 19 years old. Over the years, he showcased his talent with impressive performances, including a brace in a Turkish Cup match and a significant goal against Galatasaray, which attracted attention from major clubs like Manchester United.
In 2019, Yazıcı transferred to Lille OSC, where he continued to excel, helping the team secure the Ligue 1 title in the 2020–21 season and earning the accolade of UEFA Europa League top scorer that same year. After a brief stint with PFC CSKA Moscow in 2022, he returned to Trabzonspor before moving to Olympiacos F.C. in 2024.
International Career
Yazıcı has represented Turkey at various levels, making his debut for the under-19 team in 2016 and later for the under-21 team. He made his senior debut for the Turkey national team on June 11, 2017, during a World Cup qualification match against Kosovo, where he also provided an assist. His contributions to the national team have solidified his status as a key player in Turkish football.
Legacy
Throughout his career, Yazıcı has not only achieved personal milestones but has also contributed to his teams' successes, earning multiple honors including the Ligue 1 title and the Trophée des Champions with Lille, as well as league and cup titles with Olympiacos. His journey from a young talent in Trabzon to a prominent figure in European football is a testament to his skill and determination.
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Career & Clubs
Trabzonspor
Yazıcı was born in the Turkish town of Trabzon. During his schooling at Trabzon Erdogdu Anatolian High School, he was part of the football team which was crowned World High School Football Champions. He then progressed through the academy of local side Trabzonspor and signed his first professional contract with the club on 21 December 2015. He made his competitive debut the following day, starting in a 2–1 Turkish Cup win over Gaziantepspor. Yazıcı made his Süper Lig debut in the new year on 2 February 2016, coming on as a second-half substitute for Musa Nizam in a 2–1 loss to Akhisar Belediyespor. He scored his first goals for the club on 8 May, netting twice and assisting another two in a 6–0 win over Rizespor. In dong so, he became the youngest player to score during the 2015–16 Süper Lig season at the age of 19. He ultimately made nine appearances across all competitions for the season, scoring twice as Trabzonspor ended the campaign in twelfth position. Midway through the following season, on 22 December, he scored his first Cup goals for the club, netting a brace in a 5–0 win over Kızılcabölükspor. Following the exclusion of regular midfielder Mehmet Ekici, Yazıcı enjoyed an extended run in the first team the following year and in March was rewarded with a new five-year contract worth a guaranteed TL250,000 a year. He ended the month by scoring in a 2–0 win over Galatasaray, a match in which scouts from Premier League side Manchester United and the…
Youth
Yazıcı made his debut for the Turkey national under-19 football team on 25 February 2016 and scored the opening goal in a 3–2 loss to the Czech Republic. He later also represented the nation at U-21 level.
Senior
Yazıcı made his debut for the senior Turkey national football team on 11 June 2017 in a 4–1 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification win over Kosovo, and registered the assist for Turkey's fourth goal.
Club
As of match played 3 January 2026
International
As of match played 22 June 2024
Scores and results list Turkey's goal tally first.
- Club
- Trabzonspor (2015–2019)
- Club
- PFC CSKA Moscow (2022–2022)
- Club
- Lille OSC (2019–2024)
- Club
- Trabzonspor (2022–2023)
- Club
- Olympiacos F.C. (2024–)
- Club
- Turkey national under-21 football team (2016–2017)
- Club
- Turkey men's national football team (2017–)
- National team
- Turkey
Legacy
Lille
Ligue 1: 2020–21 Trophée des Champions: 2021 Olympiacos
Super League Greece: 2024–25 Greek Football Cup: 2024–25 Greek Super Cup: 2025 Individual
UNFP Player of the Month: December 2020 UEFA Europa League top scorer: 2020–21 (joint – 7 goals)
Clubs
- Turkey men's national football team2017current
- Olympiacos F.C.2024current
- Trabzonspor2015–2019
- Turkey national under-21 football team2016–2017
- Lille OSC2019–2024
- PFC CSKA Moscow2022–2022
- Trabzonspor2022–2023
Played together with
Aaron Samuel OlanarePFC CSKA Moscow · 2016
Abbosbek FayzullaevPFC CSKA Moscow · 2023–2025
Abdelkrim MerryLille OSC · 1980–1981
Abdoulay DiabyLille OSC · 2013–2015
Abdul Kader KeïtaLille OSC · 2005–2007
Abdul Majeed WarisTrabzonspor · 2014–2015
Abdullah ErcanTrabzonspor · 1990–1999
Abdülkadir ÖmürTrabzonspor · 2016–2024
Abedi PeleLille OSC · 1988–1990
Abel HernándezPFC CSKA Moscow · 2018–2019
Adama SoumaoroLille OSC · 2011–2015- Adama SoumaoroLille OSC · 2013
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Identifiers & aliases
Yusuf Yazıcı is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Super League Greece club Olympiacos and the Turkey national team.
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