Yunus Emre Konak (born 10 January 2006) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for club Lincoln City on loan from club Brentford.
Career Konak is a youth product of Batman Tüpraşspor, 1955 Batman Belediyespor and Sivasspor. In March 2023, he signed his first professional contract with Sivasspor. He made his senior and professional debut with Sivasspor as a substitute in a 1–1 Süper Lig tie with Samsunspor on 18 August 2023. On 11 October 2023, he was named by English newspaper The Guardian as one of the best players born in 2006 worldwide.
Brentford On 11 January 2024, Konak joined Premier League club Brentford, signing a five-and-a-half-year contract with an option for a further year. The Bees paid a reported €4.5 million transfer fee.
On 15 January 2026, Konak joined EFL Championship club Oxford United on loan until the end of the season.
On 18 August 2026, Konak signed a new five-year contract with Brentford, before immediately being loaned to EFL Championship club Lincoln City on loan for the duration of the 2026–27 season. He made his debut in the EFL Cup second round, starting the game against Blackpool.
International career Konak is a youth international for Turkey, having played for the country's U18s and U21s.
Career statistics Club
Club Season League National CupLeague cup Continental Total League Apps Goals Apps Goals AppsGoals Apps Goals Apps GoalsSivasspor2023–24Turkish Super League17000——170Brentford2023–24Premier League000000—002024–251000020—1202025–26001010—202026–27000000—00Total100103000140Oxford United (loan)2025–26EFL Championship160———160Lincoln City (loan)2026–27EFL Championship200020—40 Career Total 450105000510
References
External links Profile at the Brentford F.C. website