Salih Malkoçoğlu

Good initial burst for his size and role (conf 0.6)

Carries speed over longer runs given frame (conf 0.6)

Reasonably mobile but limited quick-change agility (conf 0.5)

High endurance for box-to-box defensive work (conf 0.6)

Generally reliable first touch under pressure (conf 0.5)

Can dribble in tight spaces but not flamboyant (conf 0.5)

Uses size effectively to protect the ball (conf 0.7)

Solid technique from distance, inconsistent power (conf 0.4)

Accurate short passes to maintain possession (conf 0.6)

Capable of longer switching passes occasionally (conf 0.5)

Limited role delivering traditional wide crosses (conf 0.4)

Reads the game well for defensive transitions (conf 0.6)

Not a natural finisher, rare scoring threat (conf 0.3)

Chooses moments cautiously, sometimes takes low-percent shots (conf 0.4)

Positions intelligently to block passing lanes (conf 0.6)

Not primary free-kick or penalty taker (conf 0.3)

Strong aerial presence given 190 cm frame (conf 0.7)

Physical and effective in 50/50 ground duels (conf 0.7)

Active pressing when team organizes high press (conf 0.6)

Good at breaking play and interceptions (conf 0.7)

Strong positional sense in defensive midfield (conf 0.7)

Calm on ball allowing controlled forward play (conf 0.6)

Generally sensible choices in defensive phases (conf 0.6)

High work-rate covering large midfield areas (conf 0.7)

No major injury history publicly reported (conf 0.5)

High developmental ceiling given physique and reading (conf 0.6)

Regarded as promising academy graduate domestically (conf 0.5)