Salih Malkoçoğlu

Salih Malkoçoğlu is a 20 years old Turkish under-20 international who stands at 1.90m tall. He stands out for his ability to take charge of the first phase of construction, distributing the game well through good short and long passes and is able to manage the rhythm of the game. He is intelligent, covers spaces well, allowing him to recover possession many times. He is tall and physically strong, which allows him to win duels on the ground and in the air.

Tall defensive midfielder (190cm), physically strong and agile. Demonstrates good ball skills, is good at short dribbling and has a good first touch. Reveals the ability to position himself between defenders and take charge of the first phase of construction. In this phase, he shows good ability to distribute the game and manage the pace of the game, accelerating or pausing when necessary. Demonstrates good variability in passing, having quality in short and long passes, hides the ball well and shows a strong shot. Defensively, he shows a wide range of action, covering spaces well and often recovering possession through good tackling. Demonstrates good positional sense and good reading of the game, anticipating the opponents' actions well. He is strong in duels on the ground and in the air and is aggressive in marking. Hard-working, intelligent athlete who demonstrates good game vision and leadership characteristics. His weak point is the intensity he brings to the game, as it is not always the same. A player with potential who has already debuted in the Turkish first team and promises to be Trabzonspor's next big star. In the near future I see him establishing himself in the first team and later having the opportunity to join a club in the top 5 leagues.