Batrakov stands out with a style reminiscent of Mertens

Aleksey Batrakov, the 21-year-old who joined the Galatasaray squad in the summer transfer window, is drawing attention with his performances on the pitch. The young player celebrated a goal in the away match at Lille and scored twice in the first three matches of the Champions League.

Batrakov's style of play is seen as resembling Dries Mertens, one of the club's former stars. His effectiveness in tight spaces, his link-up play with the ball and his involvement in attacking moves are cited as the main reasons for this comparison. Playing with an active presence in the attacking line, he was effective in the Lille match not only in front of goal but also in creating chances for his teammates.

Despite his young age, the Russian footballer shows self-confidence on the pitch, and if he continues to develop, he stands out as a name who could make important contributions to Galatasaray's attacking strength. In this process, his creativity and technical ability are regarded as among the team's most important advantages.

Batrakov has worn the shirt in 9 official matches so far, and in these games he has recorded 2 goals and 2 assists.