04.12.2025 10:00
Trabzonspor's 19-year-old goalkeeper Onuralp Çevikkan made a significant impact in the match against Vanspor last night with his crucial saves. The young shot-stopper received praise from both social media and the coaching staff, helping his team advance to the next round of the cup. Football fans who witnessed the young goalkeeper's saves commented, "Another Uğurcan is emerging," and "Trabzon has found its new Uğurcan."
In the 4th round of the Ziraat Turkey Cup, Trabzonspor defeated Vanspor FK, a team from the TFF 1st League, 2-0 with goals scored in the second half, advancing to the next round. However, the name that defined the story of the match was the young goalkeeper of the burgundy-blue team, Onuralp Çevikkan.
IMPACTFUL SAVES MADE A MARK ON THE NIGHT
The 19-year-old goalkeeper became a giant in his goal with two very critical saves during the match. Onuralp, who did not allow Vanspor any clear goal opportunities, received great applause from the stands and social media. Football fans who witnessed the young goalkeeper's saves commented, "Another Uğurcan is growing," and "Trabzon has found its new Uğurcan."
Onuralp, who was marked as the "goalkeeper of the future" by the world-renowned goalkeeper Andre Onana at the beginning of the season, made excellent use of the opportunity he found after a long injury period.
TRABZONSPOR'S NEW GENERATION GOALKEEPER
Onuralp Çevikkan, who has served in the youth national teams, was born in Izmir. The young goalkeeper, who was raised in the Altınordu youth academy, was transferred to Trabzonspor in 2023 for 700 thousand Euros. It is known that Onuralp also caught the attention of Real Madrid at one point, and he is seen as one of the most important projects for the future of the burgundy-blue club.
PRAISE FROM FATIH TEKKE
After the match, not only Onuralp's performance but also Fatih Tekke's words drew attention. Tekke, who made a statement to the press, turned to goalkeeper coach Metin Aktaş and said, "Don't forget Metin hocası," emphasizing the effort in the young goalkeeper's development.
In the press conference, Tekke stated, "Today's gain is Onuralp. He left a feeling in all of us. It is a great gain for us."