Gökhan Gönül

Who is Gökhan Gönül?

Gökhan Gönül is a Turkish international footballer who currently plays as a right back for Fenerbahçe. Gönül is also a senior international for Turkey. Gönül was born in Karaköy, Samsun, where he and his family lived before moving to Bursa when Gönül was six years old. His uncle signed him up with Bursayolspor's youth squad in 1999, and Gönül began his footballing career as a goalkeeper. However, after several other young goalkeepers signed with the club, Gönül was moved to the outfield. After putting in several performances, Gönül was told he would not play goalkeeper again. At first, Gönül played football as a hobby and something to play when there was nothing else to do. He began taking the sport more seriously when his coach at the time, Mehmet Kirazoğlu, took him under his wing and trained him individually. Soon after, Gönül played in a senior match against 30-year olds; Gönül was 13 at the time.