Mertcan Ayhan

Average burst for a tall young centre-back. (conf 0.3)

Reasonable recovery pace for his size, without being a sprinter. (conf 0.3)

Tall frame limits quick changes of direction. (conf 0.3)

Handles match load well for a young player in senior training. (conf 0.3)

Basic control for a defender, functional rather than refined. (conf 0.3)

Rarely required to carry the ball past opponents from the back. (conf 0.3)

Uses his 190 cm, 80 kg frame to protect the ball. (conf 0.3)

Basic striking technique, mostly clearances and simple passes. (conf 0.3)

Safe short passing from the back line with few risky attempts. (conf 0.3)

Longer passing is still developing; little evidence as a strength. (conf 0.3)

Crossing is not part of a centre-back's role. (conf 0.3)

Limited creative range at this stage of his development. (conf 0.3)

Finishing is not a feature of his game as a centre-back. (conf 0.3)

Rarely shoots; attacking contributions are mainly at set pieces. (conf 0.3)

Some movement at set pieces, limited elsewhere. (conf 0.3)

No known dead-ball or long-range shooting role for him. (conf 0.3)

Good height makes him competitive in aerial duels. (conf 0.3)

Physical in duels, aided by size and strength. (conf 0.3)

Steps up to engage within a centre-back's usual role. (conf 0.3)

Wins balls through blocks and clearances. (conf 0.3)

Still learning positional discipline at the top level. (conf 0.3)

Calm for his age but yet to prove it consistently. (conf 0.3)

Making mostly simple decisions, with room to grow. (conf 0.3)

Consistent effort, a home-grown Schalke defender. (conf 0.3)

Little injury information found; no major absences identified. (conf 0.25)

Age 20, a tall defender with Turkey youth caps and a Schalke academy path. (conf 0.3)

Local academy product with only brief senior exposure. (conf 0.3)