Soner Gönül

Soner Gönül stands out as Samsunspor’s Bronze-tier Creator, a left-footed outlet shaped by years across Turkish football and crowned with a 1. Lig title on his CV. From Giresun to Galatasaray’s academy and on to Samsun, he has grown into a dependable presence both in the dressing room and when called onto the pitch.

This season his profile fits a hybrid creator/wall mould. Across 10 appearances and 439 minutes, he has influenced tempo and structure more than the headline stats suggest, stepping inside from wide areas to open passing lanes while tracking back diligently to secure his flank. An average rating around 6.80, from a still limited but meaningful sample, underlines that Emerging reliability band: the body of work is still forming, but his trajectory is clearly upward. Even with no goals or assists in his last five outings, his strongest area, Dribbling, has been key in beating the first line and helping Samsunspor advance into the final third.

With a market value in the region of €1M and a stable trend, he offers good value as a functional piece in the squad. If he sustains this upward curve, he looks set to remain a trusted SQUAD PLAYER, adding crucial Balance between defensive responsibility and creative intent in the wide areas during any crunch match on the calendar.