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Mevlüt Erdinç did not play the position of defender in his professional football career. He played as a striker or forward for a number of teams, including Beşiktaş, Galatasaray, and Fenerbahçe. He also played for the Turkish national team. Erdinç was known for his speed and dribbling skills, and he was a prolific goalscorer. He scored 216 goals in 414 appearances in his professional career.