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Centre-backTürkiyePremier League

Ferdi Kadıoğlu

Top-tier performerBrighton · 26 yrsStarter
81.3
12.9%
Ratingi
37.9
474.2%
Seasoni
97.6
Valuei

based on the 2025/26 season · updated 18 Aug 2026

Profile

Full nameFerdi Erenay Kadıoğlu
PositionCentre-back
NationalityTürkiye
Age26
Date of birth7 Oct 1999
BirthplaceArnhem
Height174 cm
Shirt number#24
ClubBrighton
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Centre-back

Season stats

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37
Appearances
1
Goals
0
Assists
3135
Minutes

Domestic-league season · Brighton.

Scout report

Top-tier performerCentral defender

F. Kadıoğlu is a 26-year-old central defender at Brighton, rated 81.3 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 27th of 197 on scout potential in the Premier League. In his prime years, he has been an ever-present this season (91.7% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 2.61 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Kadıoğlu.

Judged on this season alone, Kadıoğlu graded 38 — a strong campaign that ranks top 18% of the 35 centre-backs in the Premier League, on 9 clean sheets and 2.612 defensive actions per 90.

Year-on-year, that's a clear step up on last season (Season 7 → 38). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has trended upward, peaking in 2023/24.

On long-term talent our Rating reads 81, top 18% of the 35 centre-backs in the Premier League. At 26 Kadıoğlu is in his prime years, and a market index of 97.6 reflects that trajectory.

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Below his 2023/24 peak but holding a solid level — the platform for a return is there.

Peak: 2023/24Holding levelBreakout: 2021/22Streaky
Current potentialTop 18% centre-backs · Premier LeagueCurrent seasonTop 18% centre-backs · Premier League6th-best centre-back in the Premier League27th in the Premier League · potential6th-highest potential centre-back in the Premier League
81.3
Ratingi
6th of 35 centre-backs
37.9
Seasoni
developing / rotation level
91.7%
Minutes
near ever-present
2.61
Def. actions / 90
moderate defensive volume

Output in context · Brighton finished 8th of 20 · a mid-table side

37
Apps
2.61
Def. / 90
58
Tackles
26
Interceptions
9
Clean sheets

2.61 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 9 clean sheets across 37 appearances. Going forward he chipped in 1 goal and 0 assists — a useful bonus from the back.

Strengths

  • Availability. On the pitch for 91.7% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
  • Pedigree. Performing in a top-tier setting (team strength 96.3/100).

Watch points

  • Few red flags. No obvious weaknesses in the current-season profile — consistency is the next test.

Outlook

With a Rating of 81.3, Kadıoğlu carries the 6th-highest potential of the centre-backs in the Premier League (top 18%). Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (2.61 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). In the prime window — at or near peak market value, so the next two seasons are the ones to cash in or build around.

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

Season statistics

Bars = where he ranks among centre-backs in the Premier League with 600+ minutes this season.

Shooting

Goals1

Passing

Assists0

Defending

Tackles58
Interceptions26
Blocks7

Yellow/red cards

Yellow cards6
Red cards0

Transfer news

No transfer news found for this player.