Beşiktaş's new orchestra conductor: Orkun Kökçü!
Created: July 14, 2025 07:00
Beşiktaş 's new signing, Orkun Kökçü, was greeted with great excitement within the Black and White community. The national team player, who couldn't hold back tears as he declared that he had fulfilled his childhood dream the moment he stepped into Istanbul, is expected to be one of the most important players for the Eagles, where he will wear the number 10 jersey. What kind of player is Orkun, whom the Black and Whites acquired from Benfica for €25 million and €5 million, signing a one-and-a-half-year contract? Here's the answer...
He loves combination football
Orkun Kökçü, a central midfielder with exceptional dominance and a strong ambidexterity, is often noted for his ability to play as a number 10. His game intelligence, passing ability, and leadership qualities are prominent. He possesses a style that draws heavily from the Dutch school of play, favoring short passing and combination football.
In addition to these, Orkun, who likes to pass the ball to running lanes, play long balls, shoot from distance and lift the ball, also draws attention as a player with a high level of concentration.
It's his job to move the ball forward
PASSING SKILLS AND PLAYMAKING: Orkun is a master orchestrator who can change the course of play and propel his team into attack with his accurate long and short passes. He is particularly effective with his assists and the positions he creates around the penalty area.
SHOOTING ABILITY: He can also be a goal-scoring presence with his long-range shots and finishing ability from inside the penalty area. His accuracy from free kicks is also a significant asset.
BALL CONTROL AND DRIBBLING: He is adept at keeping the ball well and dribbling in tight spaces. This ability allows him to escape pressure from opponents and carry the ball forward.
Leader on the field and in the locker room
DURABILITY AND AGGRESSION: As the dynamo of the midfield, he has a combative nature, leaving no stone unturned on both attacking and defending. He's a player who can suffocate opponents with pressure and steal the ball.
LEADERSHIP QUALITIES: Wearing the captain's armband at Feyenoord demonstrates his leadership qualities both on the pitch and in the locker room. He is expected to take on the captaincy role at Beşiktaş as well.
DOUBLE-FOOTED: His ability to use both feet effectively increases his passing and shooting options, making him more dangerous against opponents.
He has a mentally strong structure.
Orkun, who often drops behind the defense and struggles when physical battles are at their peak, struggles with aerial ball possession are a key weakness. He can also occasionally react emotionally, as seen in the cases of Roger Schmidt and Bruno Lage. However, he also knows how to bounce back strongly from adversity. Schmidt himself had previously commented on this matter, saying, "I'm very happy for Orkun. The last few weeks haven't been easy for him, but now he's back mentally. That's what football is all about. I have no doubt about his quality and mentality."
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