Tolga Ciğerci Scout Report
Delving into the player stats of seasoned defensive midfielder, Tolga Ciğerci, a few standout features emerge in this scout report from his 2023-2024 stint in the Süper Lig. Playing for Ankaragucu at the age of 32, Ciğerci paints the archetype of a seasoned defensive artifacts exhibiting a knack for defensive stability and play-building capacity.
Ciğerci's style of play shines in ball recovery, progressing into the upper 84th percentile of his league, and surpassing his peers with a commendable, near-peak interception rate. Spotting the tactician within, he excels at progressive passing too, placing in the top 87 percentile of defensive midfielders in the Süper Lig.
Contrarily, one noteworthy weakness lies in his goal efficiency, which barely peaks above the 13th percentile, pointing to a potential area for development. Surprisingly, this doesn't hamper Ciğerci's overall goal threat or his goals per 90, where he pushes past the majority and into the upper 76th and 82nd percentiles, respectively.
Underpinning his style as a defensive midfielder, his marked lack of progressive carrying, ranked in the lower 29th percentile, isn't unanticipated. Neither is his mildly above-average ball retention, aligning him with over half of his Süper Lig contemporaries.
Overall, Ciğerci skies through the ranks with a perfect percentile score in recoveries, confirming his superior ability to regain possession, a linchpin in his role on the field. Nevertheless, our report highlights room for improvement in expanding his repertoire for chance creation and upping his duel win percentage that currently sits below 50%. Despite these areas, this seasoned midfield warrior makes a considerable mark in the Süper Lig landscape with his defensive expertise and undeniable ability to impact the game.
