Ömer Faruk Duymaz İstanbulspor Scout Report
Ömer Faruk Duymaz
Quick Answer
Ömer Faruk Duymaz is a young attacking midfielder who came through Trabzonspor’s academy, where he won a U19 Süper Lig title and top-scorer honors and reached a UEFA Youth League final. He transferred to İstanbulspor in 2025 on a 5-year contract, and made 22 appearances in the 2025-26 TFF 1.Lig season, contributing to 7 goals.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Ömer Faruk Duymaz |
| Date of birth | Born in 2006 |
| Age | 20 |
| Place of birth | Trabzon, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkey |
| Primary position | Attacking Midfielder |
| Shirt number | — |
| Current club | İstanbulspor (2025) |
| Contract status | 5-year contract |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Trabzonspor Academy | U17/U19 | Won the U19 Süper Lig title and top-scorer award, reached a UEFA Youth League final |
| 2025- | İstanbulspor | Signed a 5-year professional contract, made 22 appearances in 2025-26 |
Ömer Faruk Duymaz stood out in Trabzonspor’s youth setup, winning a title and top-scorer honors at U19 level and reaching a UEFA Youth League final. In 2025, at 18, he transferred to İstanbulspor, choosing to continue his professional career in the TFF 1.Lig, and adapted quickly to the squad with 22 appearances in his first season.
Playing Style & Assessment
Predominantly left-footed, he can play as a number 10 or in central midfield, standing out for his creativity and the goal instinct he showed at youth level. Earning regular playing time in his first season despite his youth shows the coaching staff’s confidence in him.
Strengths
- Goal instinct from the academy — His U19 top-scorer title points to a strong finishing instinct going forward.
- Early professional integration — Making 22 TFF 1.Lig appearances at 20 is evidence of rapid adaptation.
Development Areas
- Physical development ongoing — Given his youth, fully settling into senior-league tempo may take time.
- Need for consistency — Performance fluctuations typical of young players cannot yet be fully measured.
Level Projection
Verdict: Given the goal instinct he brought from Trabzonspor’s academy and the adaptability he showed early on, Ömer Faruk Duymaz is expected to become one of İstanbulspor’s medium-to-long-term project players.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | TFF 1.Lig rotation option |
| Primary role | Attacking Midfielder |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Goal instinct from the academy |
| Key risk | Physical development ongoing |
| Scout verdict | High-priority watch |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Ömer Faruk Duymaz come from? He transferred to İstanbulspor from Trabzonspor’s academy in 2025, after winning a U19 title and top-scorer honors.
What were his youth-level statistics? He had a youth career totalling 37 goals and 15 assists, including 28 goals in 26 U19 matches.
Sources & Methodology
This report was compiled by cross-referencing Transfermarkt, the club’s official profile page, Wikipedia and accessible football data platforms. Tactical commentary and the level projection are GegenSports editorial assessments.
- Ensonhaber (Turkish outlet) — İstanbulspor added Ömer Faruk Duymaz from Trabzonspor
- Milliyet (Turkish outlet) — İstanbulspor signed Ömer Faruk Duymaz
