Bartuğ Elmaz

Bartuğ Elmaz is Fenerbahçe’s Gold Engine. No trophies on the shelf yet, but a pathway from Galatasaray’s academy to Marseille and back to a giant in Istanbul speaks of ambition. At 23, he is building his senior résumé as the hardworking midfielder coaches trust to do the dirty yards.

This season is all about impact packed into short spells. Around 100 minutes across five outings, yet he has still shown up as the main card in two of those matches. No goals or assists so far, but for an Engine that is not the headline; his job is to win the ball, close lanes and give his side some much-needed Balance in midfield. A very strong Workrate profile is the standout piece of his pentagon, with defensive contribution not far behind. Overall level and form are closely aligned, painting him as a picture of reliability rather than streakiness. The sample size is still small, which actually underlines how much each minute matters in shaping his reputation.

The stakes are clear. Market value has climbed into the €2m bracket and is on an upward curve, making him both squad depth and a genuine asset. In any crunch match where legs are tiring, this Engine profile offers exactly the kind of energy off the bench that can tilt territory and tempo. Our verdict: a worker ready for a bigger stage if he keeps stacking minutes.