Besiktas's Ridvan Yilmaz to Play 100th Match Against Kauno Zalgiris
The successful left-back, raised in the black-and-white team's youth academy, is set to officially reach the century mark if he plays in the return leg against the Lithuanian side.
Besiktas left-back Ridvan Yilmaz is preparing to make his 100th official appearance in the black-and-white jersey if he gets playing time in the UEFA Europa League play-off return leg against Kauno Zalgiris.
Century Milestone Excitement in the Besiktas Jersey
Besiktas's successful left-back Ridvan Yilmaz is counting down the days to play his 100th match in the black-and-white jersey. Under head coach Vincenzo Italiano, the 25-year-old player is awaiting to take the field in the UEFA Europa League play-off return leg.
A Successful Career Spanning from the Youth Academy
Raised in the Besiktas youth academy, the left-back first wore the black-and-white jersey in the 2018-2019 season during Senol Gunes's tenure. He has served in a total of 99 official matches to date across the Super Lig, Turkish Cup, European competitions, and TFF Super Cup.
Scotland Adventures and Return
Ridvan Yilmaz transferred to Rangers at the start of the 2022-2023 season. Spending three seasons with the Scottish representative and making 77 appearances, the footballer rejoined the Besiktas squad last year.
Rich Success and Coaching History
Having won one Super Lig, one Turkish Cup, and one TFF Super Cup championship each with the black-and-white jersey, Ridvan has worked with six different managers in his club career and maintained his consistent performance.