M. Ayhan — season analysis
Mertcan Ayhan (Turkey) earns his living stopping attacks: the defender is part of the FC Schalke 04 (2. Bundesliga) defensive core in 2025/26. At 19, he is still at the start of his career, which makes these numbers a projection as much as a record.
Over 27 appearances he has been directly involved in 0 goals: 0 scored, 0 set up. That comes across 1,959 minutes on the pitch. He has started 20 of those matches.
From 7 shots, 14% on target, his shot conversion is 0%. On the creative side he has produced 9 key passes while completing 77% of his passes. Off the ball he has made 41 tackles and 24 interceptions, winning 52% of his duels.
Disciplinary record this season: 6 yellow. All of it condenses into an IIG (Striker Impact Index) of 2.3 this season — our league-weighted composite of goals, rating and assists.
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