Rıdvan Şimşek


Rıdvan Şimşek is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a right wingback for İstanbulspor.

Career

Early years

Named by his father, inspired by Rıdvan Dilmen, a prominent striker in Turkish football history, Şimşek began his career with Karşıyaka at the age of 12. He made his professional debut at the age of 17 in a TFF First League match against Kasımpaşa S.K. on September 2008, and became a regular member of the team.

Beşiktaş

Şimşek joined Beşiktaş in June 2009 for 1.25 million TRY. He played seven games for them in the Süper Lig. He was loaned to Karabükspor and Elazığspor in the 2011-12 season.

Gaziantepspor

He was transferred to Gaziantepspor in summer 2012.

Back to Karşıyaka

He returned to Karşıyaka in summer 2013.