Veli Kavlak facts for kids
Kavlak with Beşiktaş in 2014
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Veli Kavlak | ||
| Date of birth | 3 November 1988 | ||
| Place of birth | Vienna, Austria | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| SK Slovan HAC | |||
| 2003–2004 | Rapid Wien | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2011 | Rapid Wien | 146 | (13) |
| 2011–2018 | Beşiktaş | 115 | (6) |
| Total | 261 | (19) | |
| International career | |||
| 2005–2006 | Austria U19 | 4 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Austria U20 | 7 | (0) |
| 2007–2010 | Austria U21 | 18 | (1) |
| 2007–2014 | Austria | 31 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Veli Kavlak (born November 3, 1988) is a former professional footballer from Austria. He played as a midfielder for two main clubs: Rapid Wien in Austria and Beşiktaş in Turkey. He also played for the Austrian national team, appearing in 31 games and scoring one goal.
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Playing for Austria
Veli Kavlak played for the Austrian national football team. On August 15, 2012, he scored a goal against Turkey. This was special because Turkey is his parents' home country. Austria won that game with a score of 2-0.
How Veli Kavlak Played
Veli Kavlak was known as a defensive box-to-box midfielder. This means he helped both defend his team's goal and attack the other team's goal.
His Role in the Team
When he played for his clubs, Veli often played in a "holding role." This means he stayed in the middle of the field, helping to protect the defense. He was known for running a lot and having amazing stamina, which means he could play hard for a long time.
Veli was also a hardworking leader on the field. Even though he was tough in midfield, he was not known for unfair play. He often played alongside other midfielders who were more focused on attacking, like Manuel Fernandes or Oğuzhan Özyakup.
Playing for His Country
When Veli played for the Austrian national team, he sometimes played in a more advanced position. This meant he was closer to the opponent's goal, helping with attacks, while another player stayed back to defend.
About Veli's Life
Veli Kavlak was born in Austria, but his parents are from Turkey. He also has Turkish citizenship, which means he is a citizen of both Austria and Turkey. He can speak Turkish very well.
Career Highlights
Veli Kavlak played many games during his career. He played a total of 146 games for Rapid Wien, scoring 13 goals. For Beşiktaş, he played 115 games and scored 6 goals. Overall, he played 261 club games and scored 19 goals. For the Austrian national team, he played 31 games and scored 1 goal.
Trophies and Awards
Veli Kavlak won several important championships during his career.
With Rapid Wien
- Austrian Bundesliga:
- 2004–05
- 2007–08
With Beşiktaş
- Süper Lig:
- 2015–16
- 2016–17
See also
In Spanish: Veli Kavlak para niños
