13 Facts About Muzzy Izzet

Mustafa Kemal "Muzzy" Izzet is a former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Chelsea, Leicester City, Birmingham City.

Muzzy Izzet was part of the Turkey squad for the 2000 Euros and the squad that won bronze at the 2002 World Cup.

Muzzy Izzet's father is a Turkish Cypriot who came to England as a small boy, and his mother is English.

Muzzy Izzet moved to Leicester City in March 1996 on loan for the rest of the season.

Muzzy Izzet became a regular in the side, scoring one goal.

Muzzy Izzet kept his place in the side for their Premier League season, which was successful for City.

Muzzy Izzet formed a partnership in midfield with Neil Lennon, which proved vital for Leicester.

Muzzy Izzet had been a regular in the side through all of this time.

Muzzy Izzet withdrew his transfer request in March 2003, with the club securing promotion to the Premier League a month later on 19 April.

Muzzy Izzet joined Birmingham City in June 2004 on a free transfer, signing a three-year deal.

On 28 November 2009, Muzzy Izzet made a shock last minute return to Saturday football with Leicestershire Senior League side Thurmaston Town.

In total, Muzzy Izzet made nine appearances for the national side.

Muzzy Izzet is an ambassador for Dorothy Goodman School, a Special Educational Needs school in Hinckley, Leicestershire.