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Overview
Weighted average of attribute scores for this role, position-adjusted. Standout attributes count more than weaknesses.
Attributes (grouped)
Mobility
Adequate first steps for a centre-back, no standout burst reported. (conf 0.3)
Recovery pace looks serviceable for a young centre-back. (conf 0.3)
Moves adequately for a young defender, no sign of elite mobility. (conf 0.3)
A steady appearance record since 2022 suggests dependable endurance. (conf 0.35)
Control
Control is functional for a defender, with little evidence of more. (conf 0.28)
Not a ball carrier, his role is to defend and pass simply. (conf 0.28)
Holds his ground physically in the second tier, limited evidence beyond. (conf 0.28)
Basic technique with the ball, striking is not part of his game. (conf 0.28)
Distribution
Safe, simple distribution expected from a second-tier centre-back. (conf 0.3)
Limited public evidence of range passing from the back. (conf 0.28)
Rarely involved in wide delivery as a central defender. (conf 0.28)
Reads of the game are defensive rather than creative. (conf 0.28)
Chance threat
Occasional goals only, finishing is not a feature of his game. (conf 0.28)
Rarely shoots, so little to judge in shot choice. (conf 0.25)
Mainly relevant at set pieces, where he can attack the ball. (conf 0.25)
No evidence of dead-ball or long-range shooting threat. (conf 0.25)
Duels
Aerial duels are part of the job for a regular centre-back. (conf 0.3)
Has started regularly in the second tier, holding up in duels. (conf 0.32)
Defense
Willing defensive presser, with no data to separate him further. (conf 0.28)
Competent at stopping attacks in a title-winning side. (conf 0.3)
Steady positioning helped a back line that won promotion. (conf 0.32)
Mental
Calm enough at second-tier level, untested against top-flight pressure. (conf 0.3)
Sound basic choices for his age and level. (conf 0.3)
Consistent effort since breaking in as a teenager. (conf 0.32)
Resilience
No known injury problems and a steady appearance run since 2022. (conf 0.25)
Outlook
Only 23 and promoted with his club, with room to grow in the top flight. (conf 0.4)
Academy product of a newly promoted club with little national profile. (conf 0.35)
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Scouting Report & Player Insights
Yakup Kırtay is a Turkish centre-back who came through the Erzurumspor youth system and plays for the club in the 2026-27 Trendyol Süper Lig. Born in Patnos, he joined the academy in 2017 and made his senior debut in 2022, building a steady record in the second tier. He was part of the squad that won the 2025-26 TFF First League and earned promotion. At 23 he is still developing, with limited public detail on his strengths, so his profile is rated cautiously.
Made his professional debut on 20 May 2022 against Denizlispor in the TFF First League.
Part of the Erzurumspor squad that won the 2025-26 TFF First League title.