1. Billy Osman Mehmet was born on 3 January 1984 and is a professional footballer and the current captain of Alsancak Yesilova SK in the KTFF Super Lig, where he plays as a striker.
32 Facts About Billy Mehmet
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Billy Mehmet is a product of the West Ham United Academy, having been signed by the club at the age of eight.
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Billy Mehmet dedicated eleven years to West Ham United before making a pivotal move to the Scottish Premier League at the age of 19, spending seven years in Scotland with Dunfermline Athletic and St Mirren.
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In 2014, during his tenure with Kedah FA, Billy Mehmet earned the title of top goal scorer in all competitions in the Malaysia Premier League, netting an impressive 23 goals in 26 appearances.
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In 2017, Billy Mehmet made a transfer to the KTFF Super Lig, where he joined as a marquee player alongside notable teammates such as former Newcastle United player Lomana Lua Lua.
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Billy Mehmet began his career with West Ham United where he was captain of The Academy of Football.
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Billy Mehmet transferred to Dunfermline Athletic on 8 May 2003.
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In February 2008, Billy Mehmet extended his contract with St Mirren to 2010.
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Billy Mehmet scored his first ever hat-trick in a Scottish League Cup win against Dumbarton.
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On 10 May 2010, it was confirmed that Billy Mehmet had signed for Turkish side Genclerbirligi on a two-year deal with a one-year option to extend his stay.
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However, in February 2011 Billy Mehmet mutually agreed to terminate his contract with Genclerbirligi due to financial issues affecting the club.
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Billy Mehmet made 19 appearances, scoring four times for the club.
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In March 2011, Billy Mehmet signed for Turkish side Samsunspor, dropping down to the Bank Asya Lig 1, the second level of Turkish football, due to a clause in his contract that didn't allow him to play for another Super Lig team for one season.
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Billy Mehmet helped Samsunspor to second place in the Bank Asya Lig 1 title in August 2011 which saw Samsunspor promoted to the Turkish Super Lig.
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On 5 September 2011 it was announced Billy Mehmet had signed with A-League club Perth Glory.
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Billy Mehmet went to make 29 league appearances that season, scoring eight goals, and helped Perth Glory to second place in the league.
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On 18 January 2013, Billy Mehmet terminated his contract with Perth Glory in the A-League after agreeing to sign with Thai Premier League side Bangkok Glass.
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Not long after leaving Bangkok, Billy Mehmet was snapped up by Indian club Dempo.
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In February 2014, Billy Mehmet signed for Malaysian Premier League club Kedah FA for the 2014 season.
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Billy Mehmet made an immediate impact for his new team, scoring six goals in his first four games and being awarded the club's Player of the Month award.
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Billy Mehmet went on to be the club's top goal scorer with 23 goals in 26 games.
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Billy Mehmet decided to move onto Malaysian Super League side Sarawak FA at the end of the 2014 season.
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Billy Mehmet was offered a contract at Super League side Perak, but chose Sarawak FA.
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Billy Mehmet had a great pre season with Sarawak scoring on his debut game for the club.
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Billy Mehmet scored 8 goals in pre season with Sarawak FA.
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Billy Mehmet scored on his full debut and his next 2 games in the Malaysian Super League with Sarawak.
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Billy Mehmet ended the 2015 season as Sarawak FA's top goal scorer and was the 3rd highest goal scorer in the 2015 Malaysian Super League.
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Billy Mehmet scored his first goal for the Bruneian club on 2 April 2017 against Hougang United.
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On 6 July 2017, Billy Mehmet signed a contract with Turkish Cypriot club Merit Alsancak Yesilova.
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Billy Mehmet has played for the Republic of Ireland U21 national team and made his debut against Poland in April 2004.
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Billy Mehmet received a call-up from the Northern Cyprus national team ahead of the 2018 ConIFA World Football Cup.
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Billy Mehmet was born in London to a mother of English and Irish descent, and a Turkish Cypriot father.