BEST XI: SUPERLIG 22/23

GOALKEEPER

Ertaç Ozbir playing style is characterized by his agility, reflexes and security under the sticks. He is a goalkeeper who transmits confidence to his defense and who knows how to prevail in the air. In addition, he has good ball clearance with his feet and a great ability to lead his team from behind.

Ozbir is a goalkeeper who stands out for his professionalism, commitment and dedication. His career shows that he has known how to overcome difficulties and take advantage of the opportunities that have been presented to him. His current level places him as one of the best goalkeepers in Turkish football.

DEFENDERS

Sacha Boey is undoubtedly one of the best right-backs in the Turkish Super League. He stands out for his speed, his ability to join the attack and his defensive solvency. His profile is very complete, as he can contribute both in the offensive and defensive phases.

• In attack: He usually takes advantage of the spaces left by the right winger to go up the wing and generate superiority. He has good dribbling, a good vision of the game and a good cross.
• In defense: He is a player who does not shrink from individual duels. He has good anticipation, good placement and good recovery. His speed allows him to run behind opposing attackers and prevent them from overtaking him. His delivery and commitment are undeniable.

Abdulkerim Bardakci is a player who stands out for his physical strength, his anticipation, his positioning and his passing game. He is 1.86 meters tall, which gives him an imposing presence in the area. He is capable of winning most aerial duels both in defense and attack, thanks to his good jumping and timing. In addition, he has good speed and acceleration for a player of his position, allowing him to anticipate opposing strikers and cut through their actions.

Tactically disciplined and intelligent player. He knows how to read the game and position himself correctly to cover spaces and passing lanes. He has good communication with his defense teammates and the goalkeeper, and usually maintains a coherent and compact defensive line. Likewise, he has a good ball output from behind, either with short or long passes. He is not a player who risks too much with the ball at his feet, but he does not limit himself to clearing it without criteria either.

Marc Bartra is a player with great technical quality, who stands out for his ability to play the ball from behind and his vision of the game. He is a defender who anticipates the opponent's movements well and has a good sense of positioning. He is also a player with character and leadership, who brings security and experience to the back.

His main weakness is his lack of speed and physical power, which makes him suffer against fast and strong strikers.

Guilherme Sitya is a Brazilian left back who can also play in the left wing position. He is characterized by his speed, his dribbling and his ability to overflow on the all left wing. He is a player who brings depth and verticality to his team's attack, as well as a good vision of the game to assist his teammates.

His main defect is the lack of consistency and regularity in his performance, which has prevented him from establishing himself as a benchmark in his position.

MIDFIELDERS

Nathan Redmond is a very versatile player, who can act both on the right wing and on the left, and even as a midfielder or second striker. His main virtue is his speed, which allows him to easily overwhelm opposing defenders. He also has good individual technique, which allows him to dribble, combine and team up with his teammates. His vision of the game and his ability to give assists are other of his strengths.

However, he also has some aspects to improve. His main defect is irregularity, which makes him alternate brilliant matches with more discreet ones. At times, he is too individualistic and does not take advantage of the passing options that the team offers him. His definition in front of the goal can also be improved, since he usually misses clear chances. Finally, his defensive performance is quite low, since he doesn't usually help much in pressing and recovery tasks.

Younes Belhanda is a player with great technical quality, vision of the game and the ability to generate scoring chances. He moves with ease throughout the attack front, although he usually starts from the left wing or from the midfielder. He has good dribbling, an accurate pass and a powerful, placed shot. In addition, he is a specialist in launching direct free kicks.

His main defect is his irregularity and temperamental character, which has cost him several expulsions and sanctions throughout his career. Despite this, he is a player who can make the difference in any game and brings experience and talent to Adana Demirspor.

Gedson Fernandes is a versatile midfielder who can play as a midfield, inside or as a winger. His main virtue is his ability to drive the ball and break lines with his speed and dribbling. He also has a good vision of the game and an accurate pass, which allows him to create chances for his teammates. In addition, he is a hard-working and committed player, who helps with defensive tasks and puts pressure on the opponent.

Among his weaknesses, one could point out his lack of goals and definition against the opposite goal. Despite having a good arrival from the second row, he does not usually hit the last touch or the shot. He also lacks some consistency and regularity in his performance, as he sometimes disappears from the match or makes unforced errors.

Fabio Borini is characterized by his versatility, since he can play both as a center forward and as a winger on both flanks. He is a fast, powerful player with a good shot with both legs. In addition, he has a great sense of sacrifice and helps in defensive tasks when necessary.

His main defect is irregularity, since he alternates bright matches with other duller ones. He is also usually prone to yellow cards due to his temperament.

FORWARDS

Mauro Icardi is characterized for being a pure center forward, who moves intelligently inside the area and makes the most of his scoring opportunities. His main virtue is its shot, both with the right and with the left or with the head. He has a great sense of anticipation, good positioning and precise finishing. In addition, he is capable of generating spaces for his teammates with his unchecks and his supports.

However, he also has some aspects to improve as a player. His game outside the box is limited, as he does not participate much in the development or pressing. His speed and dribbling aren't his strong points either, making it difficult for him to get past opposing defenders 1 vs 1. Lastly, his character has been a source of controversy and problems both on and off the pitch, which has affected his image and performance at certain times in his career.

Enner Valencia stands out for his speed, mobility, ability to stand out and definition in front of the goal. In addition, he is a supportive player who puts pressure on the opponent and helps in defense when necessary.

However, he also has some aspects to improve. Sometimes he is individualistic and does not take advantage of the options of his companions. Other times he is too eager and misses clear occasions. He must also take care of his discipline, as he has received many yellow cards in his career.