Bartu Yakkan is a forward from Nijmegen, Netherlands, and a graduate of Citadel College.

In the 2025 season at Felician University, Yakkan appeared in 15 matches, making 13 starts. He recorded six goals and two assists for 14 total points, with an incredible four of his goals coming as game-winners. He totaled 26 shots, placing 15 on target, and logged 1,060 minutes. His performance earned him Second Team All-CACC and CSC Academic All-District honors.

Prior to Felician, Yakkan competed at the Community College of Baltimore County and Washington Adventist University. During his junior college career, he earned Second Team All-American honors as well as First Team NJCAA Region 20 recognition.

Yakkan’s explosive play will be added to the always dangerous Cleveland SC attack for the 2026 NPSL season.