Kartal Kayra Yılmaz

Kartal Kayra Yilmaz is Beşiktaş’s Silver Engine in midfield. A product of the club’s academy, he has hardened his game through loan spells at Ümraniyespor and Kayserispor, returning with two Turkish Super Cup medals and a clear understanding of what pressure nights at a big club feel like. When the tempo rises, he is the one prepared to run into the storm.

This season is all about legs, bite and constant availability. With 12 appearances and 468 minutes, he has often been the main card in Beşiktaş’s midfield rotation, and within that emerging sample his trajectory is heading upwards. One assist in his last five matches underlines a growing habit of leaving a mark on the scoresheet, even when stationed deeper. His standout pentagon dimension is Workrate, the base for a profile that balances passing and defensive numbers while truly separating itself through stamina and pressing. The SILVER TRAY badge highlights his reliability as a provider, MAGNET underlines how often the ball finds him, and ENFORCER speaks to a physical edge in tackles and duels. Rated 67 overall, with a season ability of 58 and form also at 58, he is building from a stable platform towards a higher ceiling.

In market terms, the picture is steady but promising. A valuation of €3M with a stable trend suggests there is still upside to be unlocked if this upward form continues. In crunch matches, his engine, willingness to do the dirty work and sheer volume of touches could quietly swing midfield Balance in Beşiktaş’s favour.