
A commanding presence in midfield, known for his robust tackling and astute positional play, a true defensive lynchpin for club and country. Career record: club career at Altay S.K., Kayserispor, Trabzonspor.
One rank above: Kaan Ayhan at #31.
One rank below: İsmail Köybaşı at #33.
Türkiye's editorial top five: Hakan Şükür · Lefter Küçükandonyadis · Metin Oktay · Arda Turan · Rüştü Reçber.