Utku Kurtal
Belgium
Match-by-match stats
U. Kurtal
Club NXT U23MidfielderUtku Kurtal 2026/2027 season stats
As a left central midfielder, Utku Kurtal has appeared in 5 Challenger Pro League matches this season, totalling 146 minutes at an average rating of 6.47. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other Challenger Pro League midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Stats by competition
Output across every competition for club and country this season.
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Challenger Pro League | 5 | 146 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6.47 |
 UEFA Youth League | 1 | 90 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.61 |
| Total | 6 | 236 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 6.49 |
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Goal involvements | 0 | n/a | 15 |
| Shots | 2 | 1.20 | 52 |
| Shots on target | 0 | n/a | 12 |
| Shot accuracy | 0.0% | n/a | 12 |
| Shot conversion | 0.0% | n/a | 27 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.00 | n/a | 27 |
| Big chances missed | 0 | n/a | 41 |
| Shots off target | 1 | 0.62 | 70 |
| Shots blocked | 1 | 0.62 | 81 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | n/a | 45 |
| Assists | 0 | n/a | 27 |
| Key passes | 4 | 2.50 | 87 |
| Chances created | 4 | 2.47 | 85 |
| Big chances created | 0 | n/a | 28 |
Utku Kurtal has taken 2 shots with 0 on target , scoring 0 goals. That is a shot roughly every 73 minutes. Those shots are worth 0.1 expected goals (xG), 0 of it from shots on target (xGOT). He is around the divisional average for shooting, ranking in the 52nd percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Utku Kurtal has 0 assists and 4 key passes . That works out to a chance created roughly every 37 minutes. Utku Kurtal has set up 4 shots for teammates, worth 0 expected assists (xA). His creative output is below average, ranking in the 27th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 43 | 26.50 | 21 |
| Accurate passes | 31 | 19.10 | 17 |
| Pass accuracy | 72.0% | n/a | 14 |
| Long balls won | 1 | 0.62 | 17 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 0 | n/a | 11 |
| Backward passes | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Passes (final third) | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Utku Kurtal has completed 31 of 43 passes at 72% accuracy . He is below average for passing volume, ranking in the 21st percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 1 | 0.62 | 40 |
| Dribble attempts | 2 | 1.23 | 44 |
| Dribble success | 0.5% | n/a | 57 |
| Duels won | 3 | 1.85 | 3 |
| Aerials won | 0 | n/a | 7 |
| Touches | 72 | 44.40 | 17 |
| Possession lost | 20 | 12.33 | 38 |
| Dribbled past | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Fouls won | 0 | n/a | 2 |
| Dispossessed | 0 | n/a | 1 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Utku Kurtal completes 1 dribbles at a 50% success rate and wins 3 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (7th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 2 | 1.23 | 18 |
| Tackles won | 0 | n/a | 10 |
| Interceptions | 1 | 0.62 | 23 |
| Clearances | 4 | 2.47 | 89 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Crosses blocked | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Clearances off line | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Offsides won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Errors led to shot | 0 | n/a | 43 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 45 |
Utku Kurtal makes 2 tackles and 1 interceptions , adding 4 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 73 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 18th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 2 | 1.23 | 40 |
| Yellow cards | 0 | n/a | 20 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 48 |
| Offsides | 0 | n/a | 32 |
| Fouls per card | 0.00 | n/a | 18 |
| Foul involvements | 2 | 1.23 | 7 |
| 2nd yellows | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties scored | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties missed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties won | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Penalties committed | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Own goals | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Utku Kurtal has committed 2 fouls and received 0 yellow cards , no red cards .
Positions played
Challenger Pro LeagueMainly left central midfielder (1 appearance).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Weaknesses
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Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UEFA Youth League | 6 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.40 |
About Utku Kurtal
Challenger Pro League 2026/2027 season
This season in the Challenger Pro League, Utku Kurtal has featured across 5 appearances (1 starts), totalling 146 minutes. Utku Kurtal has attempted 2 shots with 0 on target, a 0% shot accuracy rate. That shot output is worth 0.05 expected goals (xG) this season.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Utku Kurtal has created 4 chances including 0 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 1 successful dribbles from 2 attempts (50% success rate). Utku Kurtal has contributed 4 key passes and 0 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Utku Kurtal has registered 2 tackles (0 won), 1 interceptions, and 4 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 31 from 43 pass attempts, a 72% pass accuracy rate. Utku Kurtal has won 3 of 9 total duels.
Discipline
Utku Kurtal has received 0 yellow cards this season, committing 2 fouls and winning 0.
About Utku Kurtal
Utku Kurtal is a 17-year-old midfielder playing for Club NXT U23 in the Challenger Pro League, representing Belgium. and wears the number 68 shirt. Born on 20 November 2008.
Most recent appearance
Utku Kurtal's most recent match was away at Jong Gent on January 22nd. Club NXT U23 drew 2-2. Utku Kurtal played 79 minutes, registering 1 shot, 2 key passs with a match rating of 6.62.
Recent matches
- January 22nd2-2 drawvsJong Gent(79 mins, rating 6.62)
- November 30th4-4 drawatRFC Liège(23 mins, rating 6.34)
- December 30th5-3 winvsAston Villa U19(90 mins, 1 assist, rating 6.61)
- January 4th0-1 lossvsKAS Eupen(17 mins, rating 6.54)
- April 21st1-2 winatPatro Eisden Maasmechelen(15 mins, rating 6.69)
Next fixture
Utku Kurtal and Club NXT U23 are next in action on November 18th against Deinze in the Challenger Pro League. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Deinze vs Club NXT U23 match preview.
Teammates at Club NXT U23
Utku Kurtal currently plays alongside Lucas Delorge, Al-Hassan Kamara, Matteo Soria, Jessi Da Silva, Clever Ossohou, Mohamed Galal Elbay, Kevin Angulo, Emial Callens, Stefan Ostoici, Elijah Ly, Alejandro Granados, Utku Kurtal, Emmanuel Fejokwu, Milan Robberechts, Jakke Van Britsom, Axl Wins, Thibeau Kestemont, Naïm Amengai, Denis Odoi, Wout Verlinden, Samuel Gomez Van Hoogen, Dahrel Tchitchi, Andre Garcia, Ilyas Bouazzaoui, Alexander Vandeperre, Mateo Haesaert and Briek Morel at Club NXT U23.