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Antalyaspor Secure Free Agent Midfielder Ömer Faruk Beyaz
Antalyaspor have completed the free-agent signing of 22-year-old Turkish midfielder Ömer Faruk Beyaz from Başakşehir, adding a dynamic ball-winner to their squad.
Antalyaspor have officially secured the services of Ömer Faruk Beyaz on a free transfer, bringing the 22-year-old midfielder in from Başakşehir. The deal, finalised on 2026-08-25, represents a low-risk acquisition for the Antalya outfit, capturing a player who has just demonstrated his worth in the Turkish second tier.
At a glance
- Player: Ömer Faruk Beyaz (22, Midfielder)
- Move: Free transfer from Başakşehir to Antalyaspor
- Date: 2026-08-25
Career context
Beyaz's career path has been a journey through the German and Turkish football systems. Originally emerging from the VfB Stuttgart youth setup, he spent several years in Germany, experiencing various loan spells to gain first-team minutes. His trajectory included temporary moves to 1. FC Magdeburg and Hatayspor, before a permanent free transfer to Başakşehir in 2024. After a recent loan stint with Esenler Erokspor in the 1. Lig, he returned to his parent club only to see his contract run out, leading to his current free-agent status.
How he fits at his new club
Apps
Goals
Assists
Minutes
Rating
At Antalyaspor, Beyaz is expected to provide midfield energy and defensive cover. Standing at 171 cm, his profile leans towards a box-to-box or defensive midfield role. His high defence attribute rating of 61 and duels rating of 72 suggest a player who is not afraid to engage in physical battles, win back possession, and disrupt opposition build-up play. He is likely to be utilised as a rotating option or a tactical substitute to inject intensity into the midfield unit.
Recent numbers
The 2025 season provided Beyaz with his most substantial playing time. Across all competitions, he made 32 appearances, starting 12 of those matches and logging 1,171 minutes on the pitch. His most productive period was spent on loan at Esenler Erokspor in the 1. Lig, where he featured in 20 matches (10 starts), scoring 1 goal and earning an average rating of 6.7. During this spell, he demonstrated solid ball retention with 383 passes completed at a 77% accuracy rate, alongside 15 key passes. Defensively, he contributed 32 tackles, 8 interceptions, and 1 block. In the Süper Lig with Başakşehir, he made 3 appearances (31 minutes) with a rating of 6.3, while also featuring in 2 UEFA Europa Conference League matches (168 minutes, rating 6.4).
Key takeaways
| Metric | Value (2025 Season) |
|---|---|
| Total Appearances | 32 |
| Total Minutes Played | 1,171 |
| Goals | 1 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Pass Accuracy | 78% |
| Tackles | 33 |
| Average Rating | 6.62 |
- Cost-Effective Addition: Antalyaspor acquire a 22-year-old with 1. Lig starting experience without paying a transfer fee.
- Midfield Depth: Beyaz brings physicality, evidenced by 154 duels engaged in and a high fouls drawn count of 14.
- Development Potential: Still young, his technique attribute of 80 indicates room to grow into a more creative hub if given consistent minutes in the top flight.