Uğurcan Çakır
GalatasarayGK
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Apr 5, 1996 (30)
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6'3"
172 lb
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Two saves, beaten twice in defeat
Cakir recorded two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-0 defeat versus Australia.
Analysis: Cakir made two saves in Saturday's 2-0 World Cup Group D loss to Australia at BC Place in Vancouver, but he had no real shot at stopping Nestory Irankunda's 27th minute finish on the counter or Connor Metcalfe's long-range strike in the 75th minute as Turkiye dropped a costly opener in their first World Cup appearance since 2002. He was largely let down by defensive breakdowns that led directly to both goals, though his distribution came under scrutiny as Australia's aggressive high press repeatedly forced him into hurried clearances. Turkiye now faces a must-win scenario against either the United States or Paraguay to keep its knockout-stage hopes alive in Group D.
Set to start between posts
Cakir has been named in Turkiye's World Cup squad and is expected to start every fixture as coach Vincenzo Montella's first choice between the posts.
Analysis: Cakir ended the club season with Galatasaray having been one of the most reliable goalkeepers in the Super Lig, recording 3,788 minutes, keeping 14 clean sheets across 42 games in all competitions in what was another commanding campaign for him. His leadership, shot-stopping ability and experience at the highest level of Turkish and European club football make him the natural first choice for the national team, and coach Montella will count on him heavily throughout the competition. Cakir heads into the World Cup as Turkiye's undisputed number one and a key presence behind an experienced defensive unit.
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