Jasar Takak

{{short description|Dutch former professional footballer (born 1982)}}

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| name = Jasar Takak

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| fullname = Jasar Takak

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1982|3|4|df=y}}

| birth_place = 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands

| height = {{height|m=1.71}}

| position = Midfielder

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| youthyears2 = 1993–2002

| youthclubs1 = RKVV Sint-Michielsgestel

| youthclubs2 = PSV

| years1 = 2002–2006 | clubs1 = PSV | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2003–2004 | clubs2 = → Zwolle (loan) | caps2 = 34 | goals2 = 8

| years3 = 2004–2005 | clubs3 = → RKC Waalwijk (loan) | caps3 = 22 | goals3 = 4

| years4 = 2005–2006 | clubs4 = → NEC (loan) | caps4 = 21 | goals4 = 2

| years5 = 2007–2008 | clubs5 = Vitesse | caps5 = 23 | goals5 = 1

| years6 = 2009–2010 | clubs6 = VVV-Venlo | caps6 = 8 | goals6 = 0

| years7 = 2012 | clubs7 = Cambuur | caps7 = 7 | goals7 = 0

| years8 = 2012 | clubs8 = Etar 1924 | caps8 = 4 | goals8 = 0

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| pcupdate = 27 November 2012 (UTC)

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Jasar Takak (born 4 March 1982) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Career

= Early career =

Born in 's-Hertogenbosch by Assyrian parents from Turkey,{{cite web |title=Monoloog: Jasar Takak |url=https://www.vi.nl/nieuws/monoloog-jasar-takak |website=vi.nl |publisher=Voetbal International |accessdate=9 June 2020 |date=28 April 2004}} Takak started his career with local side RKVV Sint-Michielsgestel. Takak was a big fan of PSV Eindhoven, and after impressing PSV scouts and staff on an arranged talent day, he joined their youth at age eleven.

= PSV =

In 2002, Takak was promoted to the PSV first team. Although being a part of the first-team squad, he never made any appearances for the first team. In September 2003, FC Zwolle signing him on a one-year loan deal after he had impressed in a friendly. In Zwolle, he established himself in the starting lineup and managed to score eight goals.

Despite impressing, it was decided that Takak would once again be loaned out for another season. Several clubs showed their interest, ultimately choosing to play for RKC Waalwijk. Once again, he was loaned out for one season.

In the summer of 2005, he returned to PSV, where his contract was terminated, effectively making him a free agent. After attracting the interest from several Dutch clubs, he signed a loan deal with NEC. With NEC, he established himself in the starting lineup, but after manager Cees Lok's dismissal, he lost his starting position and left NEC after only one season – without signing a new deal. His contract with PSV had, and Takak spent the 2006–07 season outside professional football, choosing instead to focus on other ventures.

= Vitesse =

After spending the season on the training ground of Roda JC, Takak signed a one-year contract with Vitesse. Although making some strong appearances, he was not offered a contract extension.

Again, he received no considerable interest, but was eventually invited to train with Willem II, to keep up his fitness.{{Cite news | title=Takak houdt conditie op peil bij Willem II | url=http://www.voetbalzone.nl/doc.asp?uid=70414 | publisher=Voetbalzone | date=2008-12-17 | accessdate=2010-04-09 }}

= VVV-Venlo =

In the 2009–10 pre-season, he was invited for training with VVV-Venlo where he impresses the staff. However, due to limited funds he was only offered an amateur-deal with VVV. He once again signed a one-year contract.{{Cite news | title=VVV-Venlo voegt transfervrije Takak toe aan selectie | url=http://www.vi.nl/Nieuws-item/169539/VVVVenlo-voegt-transfervrije-Takak-toe-aan-selectie.htm | publisher=VI | date=2009-09-01 | accessdate=2010-04-09 }}

Takak was released at the end of the 2009–10 season.{{Cite news | title=VVV-Venlo neemt afscheid van Takak en Drost | url=http://www.vi.nl/Nieuws-item/179903/VVVVenlo-neemt-afscheid-van-Takak-en-Drost.htm | publisher=VI | date=2010-05-04 | accessdate=2010-05-04 }}