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My Take
Oğuzhan Özyakup interests me as a product of two worlds and one elite academy. Born in Zaandam and of Dutch-Turkish heritage, he came up through Arsenal's youth ranks, winning back-to-back Premier Academy League titles and the FA Youth Cup. Earning results inside that famous setup is no small thing, and he carried it into a senior career that included spells at AZ. I'm drawn to players who balance dual identities; there's a richness to navigating both Dutch and Turkish football cultures that a midfielder can turn into vision and adaptability. Known affectionately as Ozzie, he struck me as a genuinely accomplished playmaker.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Oğuzhan Özyakup
- Name (Japanese)
- オーウザン・オジャクプ
- Reading
- おーうざん・おじゃくぷ
- Born
- September 23, 1992 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Monkey
- Origin
- Zaandam, North Holland, Netherlands
- Height
- 2 cm
- Occupation
- association football player
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Oğuzhan Özyakup born?
Born September 23, 1992 (age 33).
Where is Oğuzhan Özyakup from?
Oğuzhan Özyakup is from Zaandam, North Holland, Netherlands.
What does Oğuzhan Özyakup do?
Oğuzhan Özyakup works as association football player.
How tall is Oğuzhan Özyakup?
Oğuzhan Özyakup is 2 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.