Semih Kılıçsoy

Semih Kılıçsoy (born 15 August 2005) is a Turkish professional footballer who plays as a forward for the Süper Lig club Beşiktaş and the Turkey national team.

Club career
Kılıçsoy is a youth product of GOP Venüs and Arnavutköy Yaylaspor, before moving to Beşiktaş in 2016. On 21 October 2021, he signed his first professional contract with the club until 2023. He was a prolific goalscorer with their youth sides and reserves. On 23 December 2022, he extended his contract until 2025. He debuted with Beşiktaş as a substitute in a 0–0 Süper Lig tie with Antalyaspor on 26 February 2023. On 27 July, he scored his first professional goal against KF Tirana.

In January 2024, he signed a new four-year contract with Beşiktaş.

International career
Kılıçsoy is a youth international for Turkey, has represented Turkey at every youth international stage.

On 24 May 2024, Kılıçsoy was selected in the Turkish national team's preliminary 35-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024. He made his debut for the senior national team on 4 June in a friendly against Italy prior to the tournament. On 7 June, he was named in the final 26-man squad.

Style of play
Kılıçsoy was described by Mehmet Ekşi as a "dynamic and talented" striker, he can also play as a winger or attacking midfielder. He can use both feet well. His idol is Sergio Agüero.

Honours
Beşiktaş
 * Turkish Cup: 2023–24