Emre Topçu

Emre Tomas Topçu (born 21 August 2005) is a football player who plays as a midfielder for Drogheda United in the League of Ireland Premier Division. Born in Ireland, he is a youth international for Turkiye.

Emre Topçu
Personal information
Full name Emre Tomas Topçu
Date of birth (2005-08-21) 21 August 2005
Place of birth Duleek, Ireland[1]
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Drogheda United
Number 20
Youth career
St. Kevin's Boys
Belvedere
2020–2022 Drogheda United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– Drogheda United 7 (0)
International career‡
2022– Turkey U18 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12:46, 10 June 2023 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:54, 28 February 2023 (UTC)

Professional career

Topçu is a youth product of St. Kevin's Boys and Belvedere, before moving to Drogheda United's youth sides in 2020. He made his senior and professional debut with Drogheda United as a late substitute in a 2–0 League of Ireland loss to Sligo Rovers on 3 September 2022.[2] On 15 September 2022, he signed a professional contract with Drogheda United for 2 years.[3]

International career

Topçu was born in Ireland to a Turkish father and Irish mother. He is a youth international for Turkey, having been called up to the Turkey U18s in November 2022.[4]

References
  1. Doherty, Oisin (November 7, 2022). "Drogheda United youngster Emre Topçu called up to Turkish underage squad". Irish Mirror.
  2. Goulden, David (September 3, 2022). "Sligo Rovers see off Drogs at the Showgrounds". The42.
  3. "Teenager Topcu earns 2 year deal with Boynesiders". LMFM.
  4. "Drogheda United starlet Emre Topçu receives Turkey call-up". independent.
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