Christopher Téa Operi

Christopher Téa Operi is Başakşehir’s silver-tier Engine. A left‑footer from Abidjan with dual Ivorian-French roots, he brings the know-how of four career trophies in France and Belgium into a new chapter in Istanbul, shaping himself as a trusted SQUAD PLAYER down the left.

His season card is built on a proper sample: 15 appearances and 1350 minutes, with four matches as the main card, underlining how often the staff turn to him. An overall rating of 61 and season ability of 44 sketch a clear, honest level, but it is the form component that jumps off the page: maxed out at 100 and on an upward trajectory, proof that he is hitting a hot streak rather than overperforming in a one-off. The standout dimension is Dribbling, reflected in his willingness to carry the ball up the flank and break pressure. Across his last five outings he has not scored but has produced two assists, showing that when he times his overlaps, there is end product.

With a market value holding at €4M, Operi offers solid value as a prime-age full-back. In any crunch match where Stakes rise and margins narrow, his blend of dribbling security, stable ability and surging form gives Başakşehir a dependable outlet on the left touchline.