Mesut Mert (born 18 March 1978) is a Bulgarian-born Canadian football coach and former player who serves as an assistant coach for

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and as head coach of the Saint Mary's University men's soccer team.

Playing career

Mert made his USL debut with the Calgary Mustangs but joined Montreal for the 2005 season after Calgary folded.

Coaching career

Mert was named Technical Director of Scotia SC on 22 September 2007. As of 2011, he continues as coach and player of Suburban FC's Senior A Premier Men's Division, in the

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. On 3 March 2020, Mert joined

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as an assistant coach under Stephen Hart.

Personal life

Mert was born in

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and is of Turkish ancestry. He was brought up in

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References

External links

Profile of Mesut Mert
* 1978 births Living people Association football midfielders Bulgarian footballers Canadian soccer players Footballers from Sofia Soccer people from Nova Scotia Sportspeople from Halifax, Nova Scotia Bulgarian people of Turkish descent Canadian people of Turkish descent Bulgarian emigrants to Canada Naturalized citizens of Canada Calgary Mustangs (USL) players Montreal Impact (1992–2011) players Saint Mary's Huskies soccer players USL First Division players Canadian soccer coaches HFX Wanderers FC non-playing staff University and college soccer players in Canada {{Canada-footy-bio-stub