kids encyclopedia robot

Atalay Babacan facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Atalay Babacan
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-06-28) 28 June 2000 (age 24)
Place of birth Denizli, Turkey
Height 1.74 m
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Ümraniyespor
Number 20
Youth career
2013–2014 Denizlispor
2014–2019 Galatasaray
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2023 Galatasaray 3 (0)
2020–2021 → Adanaspor (loan) 29 (3)
2022 → Ümraniyespor (loan) 7 (0)
2022–2023 → Sarıyer (loan) 27 (1)
2023 Boluspor 1 (0)
2023– Ümraniyespor 14 (2)
National team
2017 Turkey U17 14 (6)
2019–2020 Turkey U19 8 (0)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 19 August 2024.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 1 June 2021

Atalay Babacan (born on June 28, 2000) is a talented Turkish footballer. He plays as a midfielder, helping his team both defend and attack. Atalay currently plays for Ümraniyespor in the TFF First League, which is a professional football league in Turkey.

Atalay Babacan's Football Journey

Starting at Galatasaray

Atalay Babacan joined the youth academy of Galatasaray, a big Turkish club, in 2015. He played for their Under-16, Under-17, and Under-21 teams. This helped him develop his skills as a young player.

On October 8, 2018, Atalay signed his first professional contract with Galatasaray. It was a three-year deal. He made his first official appearance for the senior team on December 5, 2018. This was during a Turkish Cup match against Keçiörengücü. Atalay played for 65 minutes and even scored his team's first goal in a 2–1 win!

Playing on Loan

Like many young players, Atalay spent time on loan at other clubs. This helps them get more playing time and experience in professional matches.

Loan to Ümraniyespor

On January 26, 2022, Galatasaray sent Atalay on loan to Ümraniyespor. This team also plays in the TFF First League. He stayed with them until the end of that season.

Loan to Sarıyer

Later, on September 8, 2022, Atalay signed another one-year loan deal. This time, he joined Sarıyer, a team in the TFF Second League. Playing for different teams helped him grow as a footballer.

kids search engine
Atalay Babacan Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.