Furkan Bayır

Furkan Bayır is Göztepe’s bronze-class Wall. A centre-back shaped by the climb from Menemen to Alanyaspor and on to Göztepe, he already has two TSYD Cup wins on his CV. Right-footed and 1.88m tall, he anchors the back line with a mix of courage, reach and penalty-box presence.

This season tells the story of a hybrid wall/engine profile. Across 9 appearances and 351 minutes, his game is defined by when and how he steps in, using his body as a shield. The gold SHIELD badge underlines his instinct to throw himself in front of shots and protect the danger zone. With Defense as his standout dimension, he offers value in duels and in holding the line. An overall rating of 61 and season ability of 58 show a stable base, while a form score of 35 reveals a quiet spell where performances lag behind his underlying level. With an emerging reliability band, the sample is still small but the defensive traits are clear.

The Stakes around him are quietly growing. Valued at €2M with a stable trend, he represents a cost-effective defensive asset. Once he plays his way out of this slump, especially in crunch matches with real Stakes, Göztepe gain a calmer, more secure presence at the heart of their back line.