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Özhan swaps Erzurum for Vanspor in Deadline-Day Loan Move
Midfielder Muhammed Furkan Özhan joins Vanspor FK on loan from Erzurumspor FK after becoming a free agent earlier this window.
Midfielder Muhammed Furkan Özhan has completed a deadline-day switch, joining Vanspor FK on loan from Erzurumspor FK on 2026-08-19. The 25-year-old Turkish midfielder, who cut ties with Erzurumspor as a free agent on 2026-06-29, now heads to Van for the remainder of the season in a deal confirmed on the final day of the transfer window.
At a glance
- Age/Position: 25, Midfielder
- Deal: Loan move, 2026-08-19, fee undisclosed
- Clubs: Erzurumspor FK → Vanspor FK
Career context
Born in Erzurum on 2000-10-14, Özhan came through the lower-tier Turkish circuit before settling into a nomadic professional path over the last six years. His senior career has been defined by short-term moves and loan spells, mostly across the second and third tiers of Turkish football.
He began at Ağrı 1970, then spent the 2020–21 season on loan at Altındağ Belediyesispor, returning to Ağrı before rejoining Erzurum BB — the club that would later rebrand as Erzurumspor FK — in July 2021. After a brief stint at Elazığ Belediyespor FK in 2022, he returned to Erzurum once more, where he remained until his contract expired on 2026-06-29.
His trophy cabinet reflects early promise: second-place finishes in the U19 Elit B Ligi and U21 1. Lig during the 2017/2018 season, followed by another second-tier runners-up spot in the 1. Lig during 2019/2020 — all achieved while registered with Erzurum’s youth and senior setups.
How he fits at his new club
Vanspor FK, based in Van and playing out of the 11,500-capacity Atatürk Şehir Stadyumu, operates in the lower divisions of Turkish football. As a midfielder, Özhan brings experience in both box-to-box movement and creative distribution, attributes that align with the needs of a side likely seeking stability in midfield.
Apps
Goals
Assists
Minutes
His API-Football attributes show an attack rating of 67 and creation at 55, suggesting he contributes more in forward phases than as a defensive shield. With no recorded defensive metrics — technique, defence and duels all listed at 0 — his role appears tailored toward supporting attacks rather than breaking up opposition play.
This profile suits a Vanspor team that may benefit from added creativity and set-piece delivery, particularly given his ability to contribute goals and assists from midfield positions.
Recent numbers
During the 2025 season with Erzurumspor FK in the 1. Lig, Özhan made nine appearances, scoring one goal and providing one assist. He received one yellow card and was not sent off during the campaign.
However, the statistics also reveal limited minutes: despite nine apps, his total minutes are recorded as 0, indicating either substitute appearances or incomplete data capture. No shots, tackles, interceptions, or key passes were logged, suggesting sparse involvement or minimal impact per appearance.
There is no recent match data available for Özhan, and his recent_matches list remains empty.
Key takeaways
| Metric | Value | Club | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 9 | Erzurumspor FK | 2025 |
| Goals | 1 | Erzurumspor FK | 2025 |
| Assists | 1 | Erzurumspor FK | 2025 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | Erzurumspor FK | 2025 |
| Attack Rating | 67 | — | — |
| Creation Rating | 55 | — | — |
- The loan move reunites Özhan with a familiar environment after his release from Erzurumspor.
- Limited playing time last season suggests he’ll need to fight for regular minutes at Vanspor.
- His offensive attributes make him a potential option for set pieces and late runs into the box.