10.11.2026 21:20
Barış Alper Yılmaz, who took on duties in the absence of injured Victor Osimhen at Galatasaray, became one of head coach Okan Buruk's biggest trump cards by playing in different positions from striker to right back. The 26-year-old player contributed to the score with 2 goals and 1 assist in the Süper Lig this season, while significantly increasing the team's on-field flexibility.
Before the national break, Galatasaray passed the critical leadership match against Amed without dropping points, and the biggest solution to their squad problems once again came from Barış Alper Yılmaz. With the injured Victor Osimhen absent, the national-team player started the match at the very front, in the striker position, and as Deniz Gül came on in the later stages of the contest, he moved to the wing and provided the team's on-field flexibility.
TWO WINGS, RIGHT-BACK AND STRIKER
The 26-year-old player, who has delivered a performance beyond his 2 goals and 1 assist in the Süper Lig this season, has become the name who eases head coach Okan Buruk's hand the most by playing in every area needed. The star, who fills every gap on the pitch from right-back to the forward line, gave life to the team at critical moments as its joker.
''I ONLY TAKE MY COACH'S CRITICISMS INTO ACCOUNT''
Barış Alper Yılmaz, who has sometimes been the target of criticism due to the intense match tempo and the heavy physical burden he carries, gave a clear answer to comments about him, saying, "I only take my coach's criticisms into account, and I try to carry out the duties he gives me on the pitch in the best possible way. I do not respond to other provocations from outside." he said.