Recep Niyaz
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Recep Niyaz 2025/2026 season stats
As a attacking midfielder, Recep Niyaz has appeared in 31 1. Lig matches this season, totalling 1,513 minutes at an average rating of 6.72. Every metric below is shown as a total, a per-90 rate or percentage, and a percentile against other 1. Lig midfielders.
Player traits
Percentile vs midfielders
Attacking stats
| Attacking | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 7 | 0.40 | 93 |
| Goal involvements | 13 | 0.77 | 98 |
| Shots | 35 | 2.10 | 81 |
| Shots on target | 15 | 0.90 | 86 |
| Shot accuracy | 43.0% | n/a | 70 |
| Shot conversion | 20.0% | n/a | 89 |
| Goals per SoT | 0.47 | n/a | 83 |
| Big chances missed | 4 | 0.24 | 85 |
| Shots off target | 14 | 0.83 | 86 |
| Shots blocked | 5 | 0.30 | 44 |
| Hit woodwork | 1 | 0.06 | 79 |
| Assists | 6 | 0.40 | 95 |
| Key passes | 26 | 1.50 | 77 |
| Chances created | 18 | 1.07 | 76 |
| Big chances created | 7 | 0.42 | 90 |
Recep Niyaz has taken 35 shots with 15 on target (43% accuracy), scoring 7 goals. That is a shot roughly every 43 minutes. He is elite for shooting, ranking in the 81st percentile for shot volume among midfielders. Recep Niyaz has 6 assists and 26 key passes , creating 7 big chances . That works out to a chance created roughly every 84 minutes. His creative output is elite, ranking in the 95th percentile for chance creation among midfielders.
Passing stats
| Passing | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passes | 719 | 42.80 | 68 |
| Accurate passes | 594 | 35.30 | 68 |
| Pass accuracy | 83.0% | n/a | 63 |
| Long balls won | 47 | 2.80 | 79 |
| Through balls won | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Accurate crosses | 5 | 0.30 | 49 |
| Backward passes | 199 | 11.84 | 95 |
| Passes (final third) | 93 | 5.53 | 56 |
Recep Niyaz has completed 594 of 719 passes at 83% accuracy , plus 5 accurate crosses . He is strong for passing volume, ranking in the 68th percentile for passing volume among midfielders.
Possession stats
| Possession | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Successful dribbles | 12 | 0.71 | 42 |
| Dribble attempts | 22 | 1.31 | 32 |
| Dribble success | 0.6% | n/a | 67 |
| Duels won | 68 | 4.04 | 31 |
| Aerials won | 9 | 0.54 | 34 |
| Touches | 954 | 56.70 | 66 |
| Possession lost | 203 | 12.08 | 54 |
| Dribbled past | 14 | 0.83 | 49 |
| Fouls won | 33 | 1.96 | 88 |
| Dispossessed | 12 | 0.71 | 36 |
| Turnovers | 0 | n/a | 50 |
Recep Niyaz completes 12 dribbles at a 55% success rate and wins 68 duels . Aerial duels are a relative weakness (34th percentile).
Defending stats
| Defending | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tackles | 17 | 1.01 | 14 |
| Tackles won | 12 | 0.71 | 18 |
| Interceptions | 4 | 0.24 | 3 |
| Clearances | 5 | 0.30 | 6 |
| Blocks | 0 | n/a | 50 |
| Ball recoveries | 61 | 3.63 | 28 |
| 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 | 37 |
| Errors led to goal | 0 | n/a | 44 |
Recep Niyaz makes 17 tackles and 4 interceptions , adding 5 clearances . That is a tackle roughly every 89 minutes. He is below average defensively, ranking in the 14th percentile for tackles among midfielders.
Discipline stats
| Discipline | Total | Per 90 / % | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fouls committed | 16 | 0.95 | 23 |
| Yellow cards | 5 | 0.30 | 78 |
| Red cards | 0 | n/a | 44 |
| Offsides | 1 | 0.06 | 39 |
| Fouls per card | 3.20 | n/a | 18 |
| Foul involvements | 49 | 2.91 | 68 |
| 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 |
Recep Niyaz has committed 16 fouls and received 5 yellow cards , no red cards . That is roughly a booking every 3.2 fouls.
Positions played
1. LigMainly attacking midfielder (7 appearances), also at right central midfielder (6) and left central midfielder (3).
Strengths & weaknesses
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Recep Niyaz previous seasons
Per season, all competitions| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 1. Lig | 24 | 1,551 | 3 | 3 | 22 | 19 | 7.25 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Lig | 23 | 1,572 | 4 | 1 | 27 | 17 | 6.67 |
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Key p | Tackles | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Super Lig | 29 | 1,895 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 26 | 6.74 |
About Recep Niyaz
1. Lig 2025/2026 season
This season in the 1. Lig, Recep Niyaz has scored 7 goals and 6 assists across 31 appearances (17 starts), totalling 1513 minutes. That works out to 0.4 goals and 0.4 assists per 90 minutes. Recep Niyaz has attempted 35 shots with 15 on target, a 43% shot accuracy rate.
Attacking and creative
In attacking play, Recep Niyaz has created 18 chances including 7 big chances for teammates. The midfielder has completed 12 successful dribbles from 22 attempts (55% success rate). Recep Niyaz has contributed 26 key passes and 24 crosses this season.
Defensive and passing
Defensively, Recep Niyaz has registered 17 tackles (12 won), 4 interceptions, and 5 clearances. In possession, the midfielder has completed 594 from 719 pass attempts, a 83% pass accuracy rate. Recep Niyaz has won 68 of 132 total duels.
Discipline
Recep Niyaz has received 5 yellow cards this season, committing 16 fouls and winning 33.
About Recep Niyaz
Recep Niyaz is a 30-year-old midfielder playing for Esenler Erokspor in the 1. Lig, representing Turkey. Recep Niyaz is both-footed and wears the number 20 shirt. Born on 2 August 1995.
Most recent appearance
Recep Niyaz's most recent match was away at Pendikspor on December 3rd. Esenler Erokspor drew 1-1. Recep Niyaz played 90 minutes, registering 1 goal, 2 shots, 3 key passs with a match rating of 8.25.
Recent matches
- December 3rd1-1 drawvsPendikspor(90 mins, 1 goal, rating 8.25)
- June 29th1-0 lossatSarıyer SK(63 mins, rating 6.77)
- April 29th1-0 winvsKeçiörengücü(76 mins, rating 6.58)
- May 10th1-2 winatSakaryaspor(82 mins, 1 goal, rating 7.34)
- May 28th1-1 drawvsAmed SK(1 mins, rating 0)
Next fixture
Recep Niyaz and Esenler Erokspor are next in action on July 29th against Sivasspor in the 1. Lig. Predicted lineups, head-to-head statistics, and tactical analysis are available on the Sivasspor vs Esenler Erokspor match preview.
Teammates at Esenler Erokspor
Recep Niyaz currently plays alongside Mehmet Aygün, Osman Ertuğrul Çetin, Muhammet Harun Genç, Luccas Claro, Enes Ali Oral, Oğulcan Kestane, Ege Baran Sahillioglu, Onur Ulas, Mehmet İdin, Muhammed Arda Kahveci, Mikail Okyar, Muhammed Birkan Tetik, Bahadır Öztürk, Emre Gedik, Tugay Kaçar, Recep Niyaz, H. Bilazer, Guélor Kanga, Enes Alic, Braian Samudio and Y. Erdoğan at Esenler Erokspor.