29.11.2025 11:41
In the Payas district of Hatay, 42-year-old Hayrettin Aykut and his 16-year-old son Enes are competing together in an amateur league. The father, who supports his son's interest in football, emphasizes the importance of playing the sport.
Hayrettin, who plays for Mesa Sports Club, a team in Group B of the Hatay 1st Amateur League, started taking his son Enes, who is also interested in football, to training three years ago.
After developing in the youth system, Enes had the chance to join the team where his father sweated. The forward player and his son, who plays as a right and left winger, sweat together in training and matches to help their team rise to higher leagues.
Hayrettin Aykut told reporters that his son has been interested in football since a young age. Aykut, who enjoys going out on the field with his child, said, "I am proud. At this rate, my son will surpass me. The important thing is to engage in sports and keep children away from bad habits."
"MY DAD HAS ALWAYS BEEN BEHIND ME"
Enes Aykut stated that it is a source of pride to compete on the same field as his father. Expressing that he looks up to his father, Enes noted:
"They always praised my dad. My dream of playing on the same field as my dad started 5-6 years ago. Thank God we have started to play together in the same team now. Running with my dad and celebrating when we score is an indescribable feeling. My dad has always been behind me, so I am very lucky."