Richard Akonnor Finds His Rhythm at Göztepe

Göztepe sent Amin Cherni away at the start of the season and gave İsmail Köybaşı a testimonial. Following these moves, the club signed Richard Akonnor from Al Jazira Abu Dhabi. The player was loaned with a purchase option, and he quickly made his presence felt in the Göztepe squad.

The 22-year-old is raising his performance every week. The Ghanaian-born player contributes to the team with his pace and physique. His effectiveness in the left back area accelerated the coaching staff's trust in him.

Akonnor, who has also worn the shirt of the United Arab Emirates national team, is operating as the sole left back at Göztepe. Having stayed on the pitch for 520 minutes across seven matches, the player has become one of the team's indispensable names. This picture shows that Akonnor's transfer has delivered the benefit the club expected at the outset.