Emre Topçu Explained

Emre Topçu
Fullname:Emre Tomas Topçu
Height:1.73m
Birth Date:21 August 2005
Birth Place:Duleek, Ireland[1]
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Longford Town (on loan from Drogheda United)
Clubnumber:15
Youthyears3:2020–2022
Youthclubs3:Drogheda United
Years1:2022–
Caps1:10
Goals1:0
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Longford Town (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2022–
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:12:46, 4 July 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:23:07, 4 July 2024 (UTC)

Emre Tomas Topçu (born 21 August 2005) is a football player who plays as a midfielder for Longford Town in the League of Ireland First Division, on loan from Drogheda United. Born in Ireland, he is a youth international for Turkey.

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]

In July 2024, Topçu joined Longford Town on loan for the remainder of the 2024 season.

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]

Notes and References

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