⚽ Gaziantep FK Squad, Player Ratings & Formation (2026-2027)

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WEEK 10 FIXTURE Trabzonspor vs Gaziantep FK
📅 Kick-off: 1.11.2026 - 16:00 (TFF)
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🇹🇷 17 Local 🌍 16 Foreign 💰 €31.30M
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CENTRAL FORWARD
🌍Stewart 286' 64
TRHalil 282' 10
TRSerdar 216' 43
TRFuat 55' 78
LEFT WINGER
ATTACKING MIDFIELD
🌍Kozlowski 779' 96
🌍Maxim 680' 90
🌍Gidado 483' 27
RIGHT WINGER
🌍Sorescu 764' 35
🌍Hansen 112' 20
🌍Kulasin 25' 10
CENTRAL MIDFIELD
🌍Camara 418' 75
🌍Bacuna 228' 13
🌍Gassama 85' 26
DEFENSIVE MIDFIELD
🌍Meleke 548' 34
TROgün 157' 15
LEFT BACK
🌍Kerim 490' 46
CENTER BACK
🌍Abena 766' 37
TRArda 384' 44
🌍Sylla 255' 60
RIGHT BACK
🌍Perez 768' 51
TRSabahattin 48' 30
GOALKEEPER
🌍Tobiasz 810' 84
🟢 Strongest: Goalkeeping
84
🔴 Weakest: Left-Back Zone
46
Best XI Positional Rating Averages
Goalkeeping 84
Attack Line (Forwards & Wingers) 56
Midfield Line 54
Center-Back Pair 52
Right-Back Zone 51
Left-Back Zone 46
🎂 Top 11 Most Played Age & Mobility Profile Top XI Avg: 27.3 Yrs
📊 LEAGUE TOP 11 AGE RANK: #11 / 18
🛡️ Defensive & Anchor Line:
⚖️ Experienced (28.4)
⚙️ Central Midfield:
⚡ Young / Dynamic (24)
⚡ Attack Line:
🟢 Prime Age (27.5)
💡 Dynamic Tactical Insights
  • Left-Wing Weakness: Rating (14) is critically low.
  • Right-Wing Weakness: Rating (35) is critically low.
  • Tactical Summary: Strongest zone is Goalkeeping, weakest is Left-Back Zone.
PLAYER POS ⚽ G 🅰️ A ⏱️ MINS RAT
🌍 Tobiasz GK - - 810' 84
🌍 Kozlowski AM 2 1 779' 96
🌍 Perez RB - - 768' 51
🌍 Abena CB 1 - 766' 37
🌍 Sorescu RW 2 - 764' 35
🌍 Maxim AM - 2 680' 90
🌍 Meleke DM - - 548' 34
🌍 Kerim LB 1 - 490' 46
🌍 Gidado AM - - 483' 27
🌍 Camara CM - - 418' 75
TR Arda CB - - 384' 44
🌍 Stewart CF - - 286' 64
TR Halil CF 1 - 282' 10
🌍 Sylla CB - - 255' 60
🌍 Bacuna CM - 1 228' 13
TR Serdar CF 1 1 216' 43
TR Ogün DM - - 157' 15
🌍 Hansen RW - - 112' 20
🌍 Gassama CM - - 85' 26
TR Fuat CF - - 55' 78
TR Sabahattin RB - - 48' 30
🌍 Kulasin RW - - 25' 10
TR Efe CB - - 0' 20
TR Mervan AM - - 0' 14
TR Mirza LW - - 0' 14
TR Nazım CB - - 0' 13
TR Ataberk GK - - 0' 10
TR İbrahim GK - - 0' 9
TR Ali LW - - 0' 0
TR Muhammet CF - - 0' 0
TR Cemilhan GK - - 0' 0
TR Mehmet CB - - 0' 0
TR Kadir CF - - 0' 0
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📖 Tactical Breakdown & Story of Gaziantep FK

Welcome to the in-depth tactical analysis of Gaziantep FK. Heading into the current campaign, the club boasts an estimated total market valuation of €31.30M. The manager relies on a balanced setup comprising 17 domestic players reinforced by 16 international talents.

In the final third, Kozlowski (representing POLAND) stands out as the primary offensive spearhead. With 2 goals registered to his name, his clinical finishing and movement inside the penalty box remain essential to the team's match-winning ambitions.

The creative heartbeat of the squad flows through Maxim, who leads the playmaking charts with 2 assists. His vision in transition and ability to unlock stubborn defensive blocks dictate the team's attacking rhythm.

✓ Squad balance remains structurally sound, with dependable depth across defensive anchors, midfield orchestrators, and wide attacking channels.

From an athletic and mobility standpoint, the core starting eleven records an average age of 27.3 years, which ranks them #11 out of 18 teams in the league. Operating within their physical and tactical prime, this balanced unit blends competitive maturity with sustainable stamina across high-tempo phases.

Defensively and organizationally, their strongest unit is the Goalkeeping (carrying a formidable rating of 84), while tactical discipline in the Left-Back Zone (rating: 46) will ultimately dictate their position on the table.

📰 Latest Tactical Insights & Notes for Gaziantep FK

Gaziantep FK vs Çorum FK Tactical Review: Organizational Crisis & Pragmatic Masterclass

📅 18 Oct 2026 - 15:57

Gaziantep FK are currently mired in a severe organizational crisis following a deeply concerning tactical collapse against Çorum FK. While Gaziantep struggled with structural confusion and defensive disarray, Burak Yılmaz’s Çorum FK delivered a masterclass in pragmatic tactical shifts, utilizing controlled blocks and fluid positional rotations to secure a comprehensive victory.

Key Tactical & Squad Insights
Gaziantep FK: Organizational Collapse & Defensive Flaws:
  • The home side exhibited a complete lack of tactical cohesion, with their 4-1-4-1 defensive block failing entirely to close central corridors and letting Çorum's midfield dictate the tempo with a numerical 4v3 advantage.
  • Questionable squad selection—including baffling benching decisions and uncoordinated center-back pairings—left massive space in behind, exposing a defense devoid of structural stability.
Çorum FK: Pragmatic 4-4-2 Blocks & Fluid 3-1-6 Overloads:
  • Moving away from reckless high-pressing, Burak Yılmaz implemented a disciplined 4-4-2 mid-block, successfully shadowing passing lanes and completely suffocating Gaziantep's build-up play.
  • In possession, Çorum dynamically shifted from 3-2-5 into a fluid 3-1-6 shape, utilizing elite centre-back distribution to bypass initial pressures straight into the half-spaces.
Elite Profiles & Tactical Evolution:
  • The technical synergy between Berat’s vision, Diomande’s driving runs, and the technical gravity of Cengiz Ünder and Kiziridis gave Çorum multiple attacking dimensions.
  • Yılmaz’s shift toward a more pragmatic, controlled defensive approach raises an intriguing question: is this a one-off tactical tweak, or a permanent evolution in his managerial philosophy?
Tactical & Betting Outlook

Gaziantep FK present a high-risk, unstable profile requiring urgent structural rescue, whereas Çorum FK are displaying sophisticated tactical flexibility. As Yılmaz's side refines its hybrid structures, their matches will remain high-scrutiny encounters for market observers.

Orhan Ak Takes Charge at Gaziantep FK: Managerial Profile and Season Outlook

📅 19 Sep 2026 - 11:24

Following a poor start to the 2026–2027 Süper Lig campaign, Gaziantep FK parted ways with their head coach and officially appointed Orhan Ak as their new manager.

Orhan Ak’s First Assessment of Gaziantep FK:

"Looking at our squad from a purely footballing perspective, I see that we need to put in a lot of hard work and that there is still a long way to go. We have certain deficiencies to address. We execute our plan well and make the right decisions in specific phases of the match, but we have to raise our overall standard and sustain that level for ninety minutes. On the positive side, every player—whether starting or coming off the bench—acts with full tactical discipline and strives to carry out their duties on the pitch. That level of commitment pleases us. We revisited these key points with our squad today. In modern football, both the system and the players must evolve constantly. We intend to build on our progress week after week."

Who Is Orhan Ak? Career Profile and Managerial Philosophy

Orhan Ak is a tactician who prioritizes strict positional discipline, structured high pressing, fluid ball circulation, and defensive solidarity across the pitch.

Playing Background: A former Turkish international defender who represented established domestic clubs including Kocaelispor and Galatasaray.

Coaching Background: Spent extensive years serving as an assistant coach at major Süper Lig sides such as Başakşehir, Beşiktaş, and Trabzonspor, taking on key responsibilities within the coaching staffs of Abdullah Avcı and Emre Belözoğlu.

Managerial Experience: Held managerial and head coaching roles at Trabzonspor (interim), Fatih Karagümrük, Eyüpspor, and now Gaziantep FK.

Tactical Philosophy: Demands absolute adherence to tactical instructions and positional balance, with a strong focus on rapid transition play, physical resilience, and the development of young talent.

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