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A one-club man is a sportsman who has played his entire professional career with only one club. The term is often used in the context of team sports such as football or rugby. [1] [2]
Active as of 18:35, 3 July 2023 (UTC). Ordered by year started, then games played. Minimum of ten years to qualify; current players who have been at their club since 2014 will be eligible for inclusion in spring 2024.
In addition to those who spent their entire playing career with a single club, there are several examples of players remaining with a single club throughout their entire career within the professional club game – playing, coaching, and management. Notable examples are listed below.
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Mersin İdmanyurdu Sports Club; located in Mersin, east Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 1968–69. Mersin İdmanyurdu (MİY) football team took place in Turkish First Football League, the first level division for the second time in 1968–69 season. They finished sixth. They have eliminated from Turkish Cup at first round. They represented Turkey in a friendly cup played in Tehran, Iran. Osman Arpacıoğlu became the first player of MİY capped in Turkey national football team when he was playing in the team.
Mersin İdmanyurdu Sports Club; located in Mersin, east Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 1967–68. Mersin İdmanyurdu (MİY) football team played in Turkish First Football League, the first level division for the first time in 1967–68 season. They finished tenth. In their first season they have become one of the most scorer teams. In Turkish Cup they were eliminated at second round. Before the season MİT had sent an offer to former coach of Turkish national football team Sandro Puppo. However, later Cihat Arman has signed as coach. Bayram Birinci was trainer.
Mersin İdmanyurdu Sports Club; located in Mersin, east Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 1970–71. The 1970–71 season was the fourth season of Mersin İdmanyurdu (MİY) football team in Turkish First Football League, the first level division in Turkey. They finished eleventh in the league. They also took place in Turkish Cup and eliminated at second round.
Mersin İdmanyurdu Sports Club; located in Mersin, east Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 1964-1965. The 1964–65 season was the 2nd season of Mersin İdmanyurdu football team in Second League, the second level division in Turkey. The team finished 1964–65 Second League at third place. The team also participated in 1964–65 Turkish Cup and was eliminated at third round.
Mersin İdmanyurdu Sports Club; located in Mersin, east Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 1969–70. The 1969–70 season was the third season of Mersin İdmanyurdu (MİY) football team in Turkish First Football League, the first level division in Turkey. They finished fourth which was the best position the team ever obtained.
Mersin İdmanyurdu Sports Club; located in Mersin, east Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 1972–73. The 1972–73 season was the sixth season of Mersin İdmanyurdu (MİY) football team in Turkish First Football League, the first level division in Turkey. They finished 11th in the league.
Mersin İdmanyurdu Sports Club; located in Mersin, east Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 1981–82. At the end of 1981–82 season Mersin İdmanyurdu has promoted to First League for the fourth time. The 1981–82 was the eighth season of Mersin İdmanyurdu (MİY) football team in Second League, the second level division in Turkey. They finished 1st in Group C.
Mersin İdmanyurdu Sports Club; located in Mersin, east Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 2011–2012. 2011–12 season was the 12th season of Mersin İdmanyurdu football team in Süper Lig, the top level division in Turkey. Mersin İdmanyurdu football team has finished 2010–11 season at 1st place in TFF First League. The team has promoted to 2011–12 Süper Lig. The aim of team was remaining in the league for the first year after promotion. MİY finished season at 13th place and remained in the league. Team participated in 2011–12 Turkish Cup and was eliminated at Round 3.
Mersin İdmanyurdu Sports Club; located in Mersin, east Mediterranean coast of Turkey in 2012–13. 2012–13 season was the 13th season of Mersin İdmanyurdu football team in Süper Lig, the top level division in Turkey. Mersin İdmanyurdu football team has finished 2012–13 season in 18th place in Turkish Süper Lig and relegated to 2013–14 TFF First League at the end of the season. Team participated in 2012–13 Turkish Cup and was eliminated at group stage.