Orkun Kokcu

Orkun Kokcu is Benfica’s captain and Turkey’s creative engine, recording 7 assists in the 2025-26 Primeira Liga season. His press resistance is elite, with a pass completion rate of 91% under pressure, 10% higher than the league average for midfielders. Compared to #6 Kenan Yildiz, Kokcu creates more chances per match (2.5 vs 1.8). Unlike traditional playmakers who fade physically, Kokcu averages 10.2 kilometers covered per game, ranking first among Turkish midfielders in distance. At 24, he has already amassed 15 goal contributions in European competitions, outperforming the average attacking midfielder in Portugal by 40%.