Following up on a post on the Detective Work thread, I can confirm that the '05 Bora Aydinlik (sometimes written as "Aydınlık" but I wrote it the other way to make it easier to find in search) was born in Miami. I know others have spotted and posted about him here and there but there wasn't a thread and I was able to get firsthand confirmation of his birthplace. He's listed on the club's U16s but apparently has attracted some attention for playing up, at least as high as the U19s, and perhaps also some training at higher levels. T'Markt notes some TYNT callups. https://www.fenerbahce.org/branslar/futbolaltyapi/oyuncular#sporcular This Turkish article is worth a translate as it gets into his life story in detail, as well as his playing style: https://www.goal.com/tr/haber/micha...kisi-bora-aydinlik/1fiimxbd2se3k17m7a386soe40 A scouting report: https://footballtalentscout.net/2021/08/02/bora-aydinlik/ Same site, a Q&A: https://footballtalentscout.net/2021/10/28/10-questions-to-bora-aydinlik/ https://www.transfermarkt.de/bora-aydinlik/profil/spieler/900024 This somewhat-recent article suggests interest from Belgium. https://www.fanatik.com.tr/club-bru...a-aydinlik-ve-bartug-elmazi-izliyoruz-2245402 On Insta: https://www.instagram.com/bora_aydnlk/ Oh, and he seems to be something of a Football Manager legend. The DW post for reference: https://www.bigsoccer.com/threads/t...ive-work-thread.1987805/page-42#post-39722713 Also, it turns out that if you let Google translate a page of Turkish names, some of the results are quite remarkable. It makes me wish I had a Turkish name so I could tell unsuspecting people what it meant!
Some 1st team practice: 📸 Bora Aydınlık ilk defa A takım kadrosunda. pic.twitter.com/ll699jUPnd— Fenerbahçe U19 Analiz (@Fbu19Analiz) February 23, 2022
Transfermarkt interview: https://www.transfermarkt.us/bora-a...-quot-icon-of-the-game-quot-/view/news/403135 Says the US has been in contact about his NT future. No decision yet.
Signs his professional contract: Bora Aydinlik signs a long-expected professional contract with Fenerbahce. One of two '05s to sign.The Miami-born winger has played only for Turkey YNTs -- but has confirmed contact from the USSF and was rumored (not confirmed) to be invited to the US U20s. https://t.co/o10scFMjAl— ChuckMe92 Soccer (@ChuckMe92Soccer) August 5, 2022
On the bench for a 1st team friendly: 📋 Zenit karşısında ilk 11'imiz! pic.twitter.com/rFz25hLRs8— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) March 23, 2023
On the bench for a 1st team friendly: 📋 Zenit karşısında ilk 11'imiz! pic.twitter.com/rFz25hLRs8— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) March 23, 2023
Scored a banger: Bora Aydınlık 🇹🇷🇺🇲(2005) with an absolute golazo in a friendly!!!https://t.co/81P7xvojT2— Football Report (@FootballReprt) March 23, 2023
On the bench: Yedekler: Altay, Furkan, Osayi, Emir, Szalai, Peres, Crespo, İrfan, Pedro, Rossi, Dzeko, Bora, Jin-Ho, Emre— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) July 9, 2023
On loan to Hull City: ✍️ We are delighted to announce the signing of Bora Aydınlık on a season-long loan from @Fenerbahce!Welcome to Hull City, @bora_aydinlik! 🤝#hcafc | Realtor Global— Hull City (@HullCity) September 1, 2023
So that makes at least three guys with some degree of American connection at Hull, right? With him, Hall and Covil?
On the bench for the U21s: 📝 Here is how the Under-21s line-up against @swans_academy in the #U21PLCup.4⃣ Changes©️ @mills_jevon captains the side🔙 Raj Palit returns from injury to start🐯 #hcafc #hcafcU21 pic.twitter.com/QfHBODuTuM— Hull City Academy (@HullCityAcademy) December 8, 2023 In at the half: 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝-𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟Swansea kick-off the second-half of this #U21PLCup fixture at the MKM Stadium, with the Tigers making a double change:⬅️ Jevon Mills & Raj Palit🔛 Henry Sandat & Bora Aydınlık🐯 0-3 🦢 [46'] pic.twitter.com/bsW6qWhBRJ— Hull City Academy (@HullCityAcademy) December 8, 2023
Came off the bench in the 62nd for the U21s. Assist: The Tigers get a leveller as Bora Aydınlık plays a low cross from the left wing. Tyrell Sellars-Fleming is quickest to react to fire his finish off the underside of the bar to score!🐯 1-1 ⚔️ [90’] https://t.co/4Uf3H5zX1a— Hull City Academy (@HullCityAcademy) December 19, 2023
Started for U21s: 📝 Here's how the Under-21s line-up against @AVFCOfficial in the #U21PLCup!©️ @mills_jevon captains the side🧑🎓 First-year scholars Devine & Dawson start6⃣ members of the U18s named in the squad🐯 #hcafc #hcafcU21 pic.twitter.com/9OfroKwtZ1— Hull City Academy (@HullCityAcademy) January 23, 2024 Came out with a knock: 🔁 The Tigers make an enforced change.⬅️ Bora Aydınlık🔛 Ronnie Kelly🐯 2-2 🟣 [73'] #hcafc pic.twitter.com/ld8Je6yeoz— Hull City Academy (@HullCityAcademy) January 23, 2024
Scored for the U21s in a 4-3 loss: The Tigers draw themselves level in quick succession as a great through ball released the Turkish winger, who confidently fired his one-on-one finish into the top corner!🐯 1-1 🔵 [33'] #hcafc https://t.co/AkfAvdK1D1— Hull City Academy (@HullCityAcademy) January 30, 2024