Ferdi Kadioglu: Position, transfer fee, style of play, stats & more

Brighton have completed a deal to sign Turkey international Ferdi Kadioglu from Fenerbahce.

The versatile Kadioglu became Brighton's seventh signing of the summer in what was been a busy window for the Seagulls, who are also under new management following the appointment of German Fabian Hurzeler.

Here is everything you need to know about new Brighton signing Ferdi Kadioglu.

Ferdi Kadioglu age, nationality & background

Ferdi Kadioglu is 24 years old and was born on 7th October 1999 in Arnhem, Netherlands.

Brought up in the Netherlands, Kadioglu represented the Dutch national team at a variety of youth levels.

In January 2022, Kadioglu declared his allegiance to play senior international football for the country of his father's birth Turkey.

Kadioglu has since gone on to receive 20 caps for Turkey, including as a member of the country's Euro 2024 squad.

Ferdi Kadioglu transfer fee and contract

The transfer fee between Fenerbahce and Brighton for Kadioglu's services is reported to be in the region of €30m.

The 24-year-old agreed personal terms on a four-year contract with the English club.

What to expect from Ferdi Kadioglu

Position

An extremely versatile operator, Kadioglu can play in various different positions and roles.

Most commonly playing in midfield when progressing through the ranks at Dutch club NEC Nijmegen, Kadioglu now spends most of his time at full-back.

Last season saw Kadioglu typically utilised at left-back for Fenerbahce, whilst also turning out at right-back on occasion.

Height and build

Kadioglu is 5ft 9ins and of lean build.

A very athletic player, Kadioglu is able to get up and down the pitch for 90 minutes.

Preferred foot

Although a very two-footed player, Kadioglu's natural preferred foot is his right.

Style of play

Having played as a midfielder for many years, Kadioglu's technical ability is outstanding for a full-back.

The Turkey international therefore represents a unique footballer, who blends terrific poise and quality on the ball with a tigerish dynamism to get up and down the line as a full-back.

Kadioglu has been able to develop the defensive side of his game impressively to now resemble a complete modern day full-back.

His technical quality in a deep position at full-back can aid his team to build up play from the back and dominate possession, principles which are in line with the tactical ethos of Brighton in the Premier League.

Stats

Ferdi Kadioglu 2023/24 stats

Metric	Total (per 90)	Next 14 Leagues rank
Passes attempted	77.54	Top 1%
Progressive carries	5.19	Top 1%
Tackles	3.29	Top 3%
Touches	86.71	Top 1%

(Source: FBref.com based on comparison to positional peers across next 14 competitions).

Similar players to Ferdi Kadioglu

• Joris Kayembe (Genk)
• Kyle Walker-Peters (Southampton)
• Joao Mario Lopes (Porto)

(Source: FBref.com based on similar statistical profiles across next 14 competitions in past year)

Career so far

Previous clubs

Kadioglu came through the youth ranks at Dutch side NEC Nijmegen, making 70 senior appearances for the club before being snapped by Fenerbahce in July 2018.

Since then, Kadioglu has gone on to make over 200 first team appearances for Fenerbahce, and was a member of the side which won the Turkish Cup in 2022/23.

International caps

Despite being born in the Netherlands and representing their national team at various youth levels, Kadioglu is now a full Turkey international.

The full-back has received 20 Turkey caps in total and played every minute of his country's impressive run to the quarter-finals at Euro 2024 in Germany.

What he could bring to Brighton

As an extremely technically accomplished footballer who wants to get on the ball as often as possible, Kadioglu should have no problem fitting in with Brighton's possession-oriented style of play.

Capable of filling in at right-back or left-back, Kadioglu could be asked to act as a deep-lying playmaker from a full-back position for Brighton akin to Trent Alexander-Arnold at Liverpool or previously Joao Cancelo at Manchester City.

At 24, Kadioglu still has the capacity to continue improving and develop into a top player for many years to come at the Amex Stadium.