Under the leadership of Nuri Şahin, Istanbul Başakşehir displayed a convincing performance in the 16th round of the Turkish Super Lig, defeating Samsunspor 2-0 in an away match. Naturally, the attention of Uzbek football fans was drawn to two compatriots — Eldor Shomurodov and Abbosbek Fayzullayev.
In the match, team captain Eldor Shomurodov showcased himself as a true leader. The forward played for 87 minutes, scoring one goal and providing one assist. Eldor contributed significantly to his team not only through his decisive actions but also with his activity, pressing, and putting pressure on the opponent's defenders.
Looking at the statistics, Shomurodov took four shots, three of which were on target. His expected goals (xG) value stood at 0.53, and his assist xG was 0.03. Eldor had 41 touches with the ball and achieved an 86% pass accuracy rate. Additionally, he won possession six times, aiding his team defensively as well. Notably, opposing players could not dribble past Eldor even once during the match.
Abbosbek Fayzullayev, on the other hand, participated in the game until the 67th minute. The young player was more active in combinational play, touching the ball 45 times. He took one shot, which was on target, with an expected goals (xG) value of 0.11. In terms of passing, Fayzullayev recorded a 74% pass accuracy and made two key passes into the final third.
Abbosbek also excelled defensively, winning possession six times and executing one clearance. In aerial duels, he demonstrated a 67% success rate.
Overall, while Eldor Shomurodov was the decisive figure behind Istanbul Başakşehir's victory, Abbosbek Fayzullayev contributed significantly to the team's collective performance. This match once again highlighted the prominent role Uzbek footballers are playing in the Turkish Super Lig.
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