Dalian Atkinson — profile summary
- Full name: Dalian Robert Atkinson
- Nationality: English
- Date of birth: 21 March 1968
- Place of birth: Shrewsbury, England
- Position: Forward / Striker / Winger
- Notable clubs: Ipswich Town, Sheffield Wednesday, Real Sociedad (Spain), Aston Villa, Fenerbahçe (Turkey), Trabzonspor (Turkey), Al-Ittihad (Saudi Arabia)
- International: Represented England at youth levels; called into senior England squad but did not win a full cap
Time at Fenerbahçe
- Dalian Atkinson joined Fenerbahçe in 1993 after a successful spell with Real Sociedad and prior English clubs. His time at the Turkish club was part of a journeyman period in his career.
- He played for Fenerbahçe during the 1993–1994 season. Exact appearance and goal counts for that stint vary across sources; records indicate a relatively brief stay before moving on to other Turkish clubs such as Trabzonspor and later returning to play in England and abroad.
Career highlights
- Well known for his pace, dribbling and flair on the wing or as a forward.
- At Aston Villa (1991–1995) he won the 1994–95 Football League Cup and scored memorable goals, including a notable solo goal against Wimbledon in 1992 that earned him widespread acclaim.
- Successful spells in Spain with Real Sociedad and solid performances in England and Turkey across his career.
Later life
- Dalian Atkinson's later life was troubled; he passed away on 15 August 2016 in Telford, England, following an incident involving the police. His death prompted legal proceedings and public discussion about police conduct.
Notes on records
- Statistics from the early 1990s (especially brief stints abroad) can vary between databases. For precise season-by-season appearance and goal totals at Fenerbahçe, consult detailed club records or reputable historical football databases such as the club's archives, RSSSF, or national league records.