From Erzincan to London: Turkish Entrepreneurs Aim to Take Crossover Football Global
The founders of London-based Turkish game studio Miav Studios, Yiğit Karabulut, Yağız Karabulut and Bilal Kaya, aim to expand Crossover Football internationally while developing new games designed to help young people learn, gain knowledge and build experience.
By Alpaslan Düven / London
LONDON / Yiğit Karabulut, a 24-year-old entrepreneur originally from Erzincan, Türkiye, and his teammates Yağız Karabulut and Bilal Kaya are aiming to expand their presence in the international market through mobile games developed by their London-based studio, Miav Studios. Their flagship project, Crossover Football, brings football fans together through a range of game modes centred on football knowledge, player identification and friendly competition.
Developing mobile games for Apple’s App Store and Google Play, Miav Studios aims to make Crossover Football more than just an entertainment app. The game offers young people an opportunity to test their football knowledge, discover new facts and compete with friends in an interactive digital environment.
Players are challenged to identify footballers who have played for different clubs, drawing on their knowledge of the game and testing their football memory. The variety of game modes encourages players to challenge themselves while enjoying a competitive experience. Positive feedback from users has further motivated the team to continue improving the game and reaching a wider audience.
More Than a Game: A Vision for the Future
Miav Studios’ long-term ambition extends beyond growing Crossover Football. The company also aims to develop new mobile games that combine entertainment with learning and personal development.
The team wants to create experiences that allow young people not only to enjoy their free time but also to acquire new knowledge, use their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, and gain experience in different areas.
This approach reflects a broader view of digital gaming: when thoughtfully designed, games can serve not only as a source of entertainment but also as a tool for learning and personal development.
A Young Entrepreneur’s Journey from Erzincan to London
At 24, Yiğit Karabulut’s journey reflects the ambitions of young Turkish entrepreneurs seeking to establish themselves in the international technology industry. Originally from Erzincan, Karabulut has been involved in software and game development for some time and is now pursuing his ambitions in international markets through a venture based in London.
Together with Yağız Karabulut and Bilal Kaya, he is focused on developing original mobile games and bringing them to players in different countries.
London’s international business and technology ecosystem provides an important base for Miav Studios as the team seeks to expand into global markets and develop new projects.
A Technology Venture with Global Ambitions
Crossover Football’s growth strategy centres on the global appeal of football and the potential to build an international community of players. With football attracting supporters across countries and cultures, the game offers an opportunity to bring people together through shared knowledge, competition and a love of the sport.
Miav Studios intends to build on this project by developing new games aimed at younger audiences and offering a wider range of digital experiences.
The next chapter of this entrepreneurial journey, stretching from Erzincan to London, will depend on the company’s ability to expand Crossover Football’s international audience and turn its ambitions for new projects into reality.