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Overview
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Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Veteran left-back has lost the burst that once let him get forward quickly. (conf 0.5)
No longer among the quicker full-backs at this stage of his career. (conf 0.5)
Retains decent change of direction for a player in his late thirties. (conf 0.45)
Experienced professional but shuttling up and down the flank is harder with age. (conf 0.45)
Control
Reliable touch built over a long top-flight career on the left side. (conf 0.5)
Comfortable carrying the ball short distances rather than beating men at pace. (conf 0.45)
Uses experience and body positioning to protect the ball under pressure. (conf 0.45)
Known for a clean, whipped delivery with his favored left foot. (conf 0.5)
Distribution
Composed distributor comfortable combining down the flank. (conf 0.5)
Can switch play adequately though not a standout range passer. (conf 0.45)
Long recognized as one of Turkish football's more dangerous crossers of the ball. (conf 0.55)
Reads attacking phases well from a long career of experience. (conf 0.45)
Chance threat
Not a natural goal threat, contributing more via service than shooting. (conf 0.4)
Rarely shoots and picks conservative moments when he does. (conf 0.4)
Sensible positioning in build-up but no longer makes frequent overlapping runs. (conf 0.4)
Historically a trusted corner and free-kick delivery option. (conf 0.5)
Duels
Undersized full-back, unremarkable in aerial duels. (conf 0.4)
Positions himself smartly in one-on-ones despite reduced physical speed. (conf 0.45)
Defense
Age has slowed his ability to press high consistently. (conf 0.4)
Anticipation and timing help compensate for declining recovery pace. (conf 0.4)
Veteran instincts give him sound positional discipline at left-back. (conf 0.45)
Mental
Long Süper Lig and international career has left him hard to rattle. (conf 0.5)
Experienced game reader who rarely forces the wrong option. (conf 0.45)
Still diligent defensively though covers less ground than in his prime. (conf 0.4)
Resilience
Has managed a long career but carries typical veteran fitness concerns. (conf 0.4)
Outlook
Late-career veteran with little further development left. (conf 0.5)
Well known in Turkey from Beşiktaş and Sivasspor spells and past national team caps. (conf 0.5)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
İsmail Köybaşı is a veteran Turkish left-back known throughout his career for his crossing ability and left-footed delivery from wide areas. Now with Göztepe in the Süper Lig, he offers experience, positional intelligence and set-piece quality rather than the athleticism of his younger years. He previously spent long spells at Beşiktaş and Sivasspor and earned Turkey national team caps, making him a respected squad figure at this stage of his career.
Long-serving Turkish left-back who represented the Turkey national team.
Spent significant career spells at Beşiktaş and Fenerbahçe.