Mert Isbilir
Date of Birth:
29.06.1985
Place of Birth:
Smyrni
Position:
Trainer
At PAOK since:
2019
Studies:
Degree in Physical Education (University of Aegean Smyrna), UEFA A, FIFA 11+ Certification, Football Fitness Specialist (University of Komotini), phD candidate at Football coaching (Univesity of Komotini)
Mert Isbilir came to PAOK in 2019 to take up the position of coach of the Under-15 team, continued in the then newly formed Under-16s, and along the way for the Under-17s. He now takes over the coaching of the PAOK B players, alongside Alexandros Alexiadis, with whom he has worked together in the past.
He is a graduate of the Aegean University of Smyrna with a degree in Physical Education, holds a UEFA A diploma, a Football Fitness Specialist qualification (University of Komotini), a FIFA 11+ certification, and is also a PhD candidate in football coaching with the University of Komotini.
He has a rich work experience history. Among other things, he was a coach and fitness trainer for PAOK women’s team, and Aris, a coach at Kalloni (Super League 2013-16), an assistant coach at Panaitolikos (Super League 2016-17), a coach at Trikala (Super League 2017-18 ), and assistant coach at Kerkyra (Super League (2018-19).
He speaks Turkish, Greek and English, and is an excellent computer expert. He is married and is the father of three children.
