Erkan Zengin (born 5 August 1985) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger. Born in Turkey, he played for the Sweden national team.
A full international between 2013 and 2016, he won 21 caps and scored three goals for the Sweden national team, and represented his country at UEFA Euro 2016.
Early life Zengin was born in Kulu, Turkey – but moved to Stockholm, Sweden, together with his Turkish parents when he was a few weeks old. He grew up in Botkyrka and started to play football at age six with the local club Norsborgs IF. In 1994, at age 9, he moved to Hammarby IF.
Club career In January 2009, Zengin signed a half-year loan contract with Beşiktaş. Beşiktaş had the option to buy him in summer for a fee of €400,000."Zengins miljonklipp ." (in Swedish) Fotbollsverige. Retrieved on 14 February 2009.
On 28 July 2016, Zengin joined Eskişehirspor again.
International career Zengin played for his birth country Turkey in youth competitions, before choosing to represent the Sweden national team in senior competition, the country in which he grew up.
He made his senior international debut for Sweden on 26 March 2013, playing from start in an away match against Slovakia."Zengin debuterar." (in Swedish) DN. Retrieved on 26 March 2013. He was a squad player for Sweden at Euro 2016, where he came on as a substitute in the last group game against Belgium.
Zengin announced his retirement from international duty following the tournament, having represented Sweden 21 times, scoring 3 goals.
Career statistics
International +Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsSweden201330201482201571201630Total213 Scores and results list Sweden's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Zengin goal. +List of international goals scored by Erkan Zengin Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1Ernst-Happel-Stadion, Vienna, Austria 1–1 1–1UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying 212 October 2014Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden 1–0 2–0UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying 312 October 2015Friends Arena, Solna, Sweden 2–0 2–0UEFA Euro 2016 qualifying
Honours Beşiktaş Süper Lig: 2008–09 Turkish Cup: 2008–09 Segeltorps IF
Division 3 Södra Svealand: 2023
IFK Haninge
Division 2 Södra Svealand: 2024
Individual
Division 2 Player of the Year: 2024
References
External links (profile 1) (profile 2)