Rıdvan Şimşek

Rıdvan Şimşek (born 17 January 1991) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a right wingback for İzmirspor.

Early years
Named by his father, inspired by Rıdvan Dilmen, a prominent striker in Turkish football history, Şimşek began his career with Karşıyaka at the age of 12. He made his professional debut at the age of 17 in a TFF First League match against Kasımpaşa S.K. on September 2008, and became a regular member of the team.

Beşiktaş
Şimşek joined Beşiktaş in June 2009 for 1.25 million TRY. He played seven games for them in the Süper Lig. He was loaned to Karabükspor and Elazığspor in the 2011-12 season.

Gaziantepspor
He was transferred to Gaziantepspor in summer 2012.

Back to Karşıyaka
He returned to Karşıyaka in summer 2013.