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Ali Kabacalman

Experienced headFC Sion · 31 yrsStarter

ratings updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameAli Kabacalman
PositionDefensive midfielder
NationalitySwitzerland
Age31
Date of birth27 Sept 1995
BirthplaceLausanne
Height176 cm
Shirt number#88
ClubFC Sion
Defensive midfielder
37
Appearances
3
Goals
2
Assists
3038
Minutes

Domestic-league season · FC Sion.

Performance data · by competition

CompetitionAppsGAMinMatch
Schweizer Cup372130637
Super League373230387.23

Scout report

Experienced headDefensive midfielder

A. Kabacalman is a 31-year-old defensive midfielder at FC Sion, enjoying a standout season — 3 goals and 2 assists in 37 appearances, a Season grade of 39, top 26% of Super League defensive midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 25.2, ranking 145th of 201 in the Super League. A seasoned veteran, he has been an ever-present (88.8% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.29 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Kabacalman.

Judged on this season alone, Kabacalman graded 39 — a strong campaign that ranks top 26% of the 31 defensive midfielders in the Super League, on 3 goals, 2 assists and 3.288 defensive actions per 90.

We hold a single season for Kabacalman, so there's no year-on-year comparison to draw yet — the read above is this campaign only.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 25, 23rd of 31 of the 31 defensive midfielders in the Super League. At 31 Kabacalman is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 3.7 reflects that trajectory.

25.2
Ratingi
23rd of 31 defensive midfielders
39.2
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
88.8%
Minutes
near ever-present
3.29
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · FC Sion finished 5th of 12 · a mid-table side

37
Apps
3.29
Def. / 90
60
Tackles
41
Interceptions
13
Clean sheets

3.29 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 13 clean sheets across 37 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 3 goals and 2 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 88.8% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.

Watch points

  • Age curve. At 31, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
  • Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.

Outlook

With a Rating of 25.2, Kabacalman carries the 23rd-highest potential of the defensive midfielders in the Super League of 31. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.29 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.9× and falling).

Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among defensive midfielders in the Super League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals3
Shots on target9
Shots16

Passing

Assists2
Pass accuracy89%

Possession

Successful dribbles12
Dribble success50%
Fouls won30

Defending

Tackles60
Interceptions41
Blocks10
Fouls committed19

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards7
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.