Ömer Arslan

Ömer Arslan — Biography

Ömer Arslan was born on July 15, 1993, in Tokat and is a Turkish footballer who plays as a center-back. He started playing at the age of 12 with Feriköy SK. In 2008 he moved to the Beşiktaş academy, began appearing for the under-18 side in 2010 and from 2011 played for the A2 team. For about two and a half seasons he was among the most important players in Beşiktaş's youth system.

In the 2012-13 season he was one of the youngsters Samet Aybaba took to the mid-season training camp, and he got playing time in a friendly against Trabzonspor. He signed a professional contract with Beşiktaş in February 2013. In August 2013 he was loaned to Antalyaspor, Aybaba's new club, and on October 30, 2013, he made his first professional appearance, starting in the Turkish Cup third-round tie against Turgutluspor. His first league match came on December 29, 2013, when he replaced Musa Nizam in the 84th minute against Trabzonspor. On July 31, 2014, he signed with Altay, the İzmir club, and went on to play for them in the TFF Third League.

At international level he was called up to the Turkey under-19 team for the match against Mexico on June 27, 2012, and played in both games. In March 2013 he also wore the shirt of the Turkey A2 national team at the International Four Nations Tournament.