Rıdvan Yılmaz. A bloke birthed in Turkey on 21 May 2001 to bring joy to supporters of the boys in blue, evidently. Got a knack for playing left back, finds himself currently at Rangers, standing at a respectable 5ft 8in, tipping the scales at 10st 7lb. You'll notice him with the number 3 sprawled across his shirt.
Season 2023 - 2024 was a busy one for our Turk. 16 starts, ten chances off the bench in Premiership matches. Managed to stumble into the back of the net once. Three starts and one cameo in the Scottish Cup and two trot-outs in the Europa League. Making a habit out of appearing on the pitch, this one.
Now in his third season at Rangers, they either can't get enough of him or they've lost the locker key. No appearances yet in 2024 - 2025, but let's not judge too quickly. His report card from last season shows 26 first team outings and a single goal. Notched up nine appearances the season before that. Steady progress, one might grudgingly admit.
Before crossing the sea to Scotland, Yılmaz was at Besiktas. 27 appearances and three goals in 2021 - 2022. 18 appearances and one goal the preceding season, with a humble six the season before that. Started his career with one sole appearance in 2018 - 2019. Wasn't always the toast of Turkish football, but he's walking taller these days.
