Ozan Kökcü Vanspor FK Scout Report
Ozan Kökcü
Quick Answer
A 27-year-old Dutch-born Azerbaijan international and older brother of Beşiktaş star Orkun Kökçü, who signed a 2-year deal with Vanspor FK after arriving from FC Volendam, a versatile midfielder capable of playing on the wing or as a number 10.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Ozan Kökcü |
| Date of birth | 18 Ağustos 1998 |
| Age | 27 |
| Place of birth | Haarlem, Hollanda |
| Nationality | Azerbaijan/Netherlands |
| Primary position | Attacking Midfielder |
| Shirt number | None |
| Current club | Vanspor FK (2026-27 season) |
| Contract status | 2 yıllık |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Kariyer | Bursaspor, RKC Waalwijk, Giresunspor, Sabah FK, Telstar, FC Eindhoven, HJK Helsinki | played across the Dutch, Turkish, Azerbaijani and Finnish leagues |
| Son sezon | FC Volendam | recorded 18 goals in 74 matches |
| 2026-27 | Vanspor FK | signed a 2-year deal |
Ozan Can Kökçü, born 18 August 1998 in Haarlem, Netherlands, is a midfielder and older brother of Beşiktaş international Orkun Kökçü. Over his career he has played for Bursaspor, RKC Waalwijk, Giresunspor, Sabah FK, Telstar, FC Eindhoven, HJK Helsinki and FC Volendam, scoring 18 goals in 74 matches at FC Eindhoven. An Azerbaijan international since 2022, he signed a 2-year deal with Vanspor FK.
Playing Style & Assessment
A versatile player who can operate on either wing, as a number 10 or in an advanced central role; his technical discipline reflects his development in Dutch football.
Strengths
- Versatility — Able to play across four different attacking positions.
- International experience — More than 14 caps for Azerbaijan’s senior national team.
Development Areas
- League adaptation — Returning to Turkish football after a long gap since his Bursaspor spell.
- Physical stature — At 1.76m, he is at a disadvantage in aerial duels.
Level Projection
Verdict: Expected to find regular minutes as a versatile attacking option for Vanspor FK.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | TFF 1st League standard |
| Primary role | Attacking Midfielder |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Versatility |
| Key risk | League adaptation |
| Scout verdict | A versatile, international-quality attacking addition worth live tracking. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ozan Kökcü related to? He is the older brother of Beşiktaş player Orkun Kökçü.
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
- hurriyet.com.tr
- turkiyegazetesi.com.tr
