16 Facts About Kemal Izzet

Kemal "Kem" Izzet is an English football coach and former professional player.

Kemal Izzet was previously on the books at Charlton Athletic but failed to break into the first-team setup at The Valley.

Kemal Izzet spent three years with Needham Market after leaving Colchester.

Kemal Izzet did not break into the first team at Charlton.

Kemal Izzet had previously played for London-based Sunday league side Senrab alongside Jermain Defoe, Ledley King, Jlloyd Samuel, John Terry and Bobby Zamora.

Kemal Izzet signed a new contract in March 2006 and, after lengthy negotiations, a contract extension in January 2008.

Kemal Izzet was twice named the club's Young Player of the Year.

Kemal Izzet was inducted into Colchester's Hall of Fame in 2011 prior to the final game of the season for his testimonial year.

On 3 July 2012, Kemal Izzet signed a new contract, having made over 400 league appearances since signing in 2001 and having just played his testimonial season.

Kemal Izzet brought an end to his 12-year stay with Colchester on 2 September 2013, leaving the club by mutual consent.

Kemal Izzet left the club having received his testimonial in 2012 and a runners-up medal from the club's promotion to the Championship in 2006.

Kemal Izzet signed despite interest from Football League clubs including Exeter City, instead choosing to invest his financial settlement agreed with Colchester after ending his contract in setting up a football school business, with help from financial advisor and Needham Market manager Mark Morsley.

Kemal Izzet was studying towards his UEFA B Licence in the latter stages of his Colchester career and continued working toward coaching badge with Needham.

In May 2017, Kemal Izzet was appointed manager of Eastern Counties League club Stanway Rovers.

Kemal Izzet was appointed manager of Brightlingsea Regent in October 2019.

Kemal Izzet's father is a Turkish Cypriot, and his elder brother, Muzzy Kemal Izzet, was a Turkish international footballer.