Elayis Tavsan


Elayis Tavsan is a Dutch professional footballer who plays as right winger for Turkish Süper Lig club Samsunspor.

Club career

On 19 August 2019, he joined Telstar on a season-long loan. On 15 June 2020, he signed a three-year contract with NEC with an option for an additional season. He made his debut against Jong Ajax in the second matchday of the season. He played 84 minutes, after which he was substituted for Thomas Beekman. The match after that, he scored his first goal for the club, in the 3–1 away match against FC Volendam.
On 23 January 2024, Tavsan signed for Serie A club Hellas Verona. On 30 August 2024, he was loaned to Cesena in Serie B.
On 15 July 2025, his loan move to Serie B side AC Reggiana was announced. On 16 January 2026, the loan to Reggiana was terminated early.
On the same day, Tavsan signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with Samsunspor in Turkey.

Personal life

Born in the Netherlands, Tavsan is of Turkish and Surinamese descent.

Honours

Netherlands U17
Individual