Alihan Kazmaz Muğlaspor Scout Report
Alihan Kazmaz
Quick Answer
Son of Rize football legend Ümit Ozan Kazmaz, this young center back moved to Muğlaspor from Etimesgutspor. He was a regular starter last season, making 32 appearances.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Alihan Kazmaz |
| Date of birth | Unknown |
| Age | 22 |
| Place of birth | Unknown |
| Nationality | Turkey |
| Primary position | Center Back |
| Shirt number | 53 |
| Current club | Muğlaspor (July 2026) |
| Contract status | Unknown |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Youth career | Unknown | Developed as a center back |
| 2025-26 | Etimesgutspor | 32 appearances as a regular starter |
| July 2026 | Muğlaspor | Signed as part of the club’s 1st League rebuild |
Alihan Kazmaz is a 22-year-old center back and the son of Rizespor legend Ümit Ozan Kazmaz. He was a regular fixture for Etimesgutspor last season with 32 appearances before signing for Muğlaspor in July 2026 ahead of the club’s TFF 1st League debut. He started in the club’s opening-weeks matchday squad against Sarıyer in August 2026.
Playing Style & Assessment
A composed, positionally aware center back who racked up significant minutes last season; his family footballing background is often cited as a factor in his tactical understanding of the game.
Strengths
- Regular playing time — 32 appearances last season show durability and coach trust
- Football pedigree — Growing up around a professional football family is frequently linked to strong game intelligence
Development Areas
- Step up in level — Moving from lower-tier competition to the TFF 1st League is a meaningful jump
- Limited public statistical record — Detailed performance data from his time at Etimesgutspor is scarce
Level Projection
Verdict: Expected to compete for a starting center back role in Muğlaspor’s 2026-27 campaign, with the step up to the 1st League being the main test of his readiness.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | TFF 1st League standard |
| Primary role | Center Back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Regular playing time |
| Key risk | Step up in level |
| Scout verdict | A reasonable-risk signing given his playing time last season and family footballing background. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Alihan Kazmaz’s father? Rizespor legend Ümit Ozan Kazmaz.
Where did he play before Muğlaspor? At Etimesgutspor, where he made 32 appearances last season.
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.
- transfermarkt.com.tr
- sahadan.com
