This is Zeynep Mestan, the 22-year-old former soccer player who now coaches a men’s team in Türkiye

ByDavid Mitchell

Zeynep Mestan He knows football from the inside because, for many years, he has played it. And that has helped her to be named now new coach of Turgutluspor of Manisa, that last season dropped to Turkish Sixth Division, despite not having any previous experience on the bench.

“In line with our club’s restructuring and objectives for the new season, we have reached an agreement with Zeynep Mestan to take on the role of head coach. We wish Zeynep Mestan—who will lead the new organizational and technical restructuring of our club— the greatest success under our red and black colors, and we hope that this new stage will be beneficial for our community, our club and all our fans,” the club said.

To his 22 years old, Zeynep He is also a star on social networks, where he already surpasses the 33,000 followers. Below, we leave you some of his best photographs on Instagram. Swipe to the right so you don’t miss any.

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David Mitchell
David Mitchell

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