Paul Onuachu delivered a standout performance as Trabzonspor secured a dramatic 4-3 victory over Karagumruk.
The forward was voted man of the match after an brilliant display that saw him net a brace.
One of his goals was an acrobatic finish , a strike that could win him the Puskás Award.
Statistically, Onuachu was exceptional, recording an expected goals (xG) figure of 1.06 and an expected goals on target (xGOT) of 1.69.
He registered four shots on target, winning a penalty, and made nine accurate passes, two of which progressed the ball into dangerous areas.
Onuachu’s physical dominance was on full display as well; he won four ground duels and two aerial battles.
This is shaping up to be one of Onuachu’s most productive starts to a league season.
He has scored five goals in seven league appearances.
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He is currently joint top scorer in the league alongside Galatasaray’s Mauro Icardi.
Onuachu’s teammate, Andre Onana is also having a good season at Trabzonspor.
The Cameroonian, who is on loan from Manchester United, provided an assist in his previous outing and helped see out the win in goal despite not making any saves.
His distribution was clean and composed, completing 24 passes including four accurate long balls and he was also impressive defensively, registering eight ball recoveries and three key interventions.
Onana’s composure in build-up play gives head coach Faith Tekke confidence in the team’s ability to play out from the back.
Meanwhile, Trabzonspor sits second on the league table, seven points behind leaders Galatasaray.
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