Arda Çolak Iğdır FK Scout Report
Arda Çolak
Quick Answer
Arda Çolak came through the Manisa FK academy, was capped for Turkey’s U20s, and signed a 2.5-year deal with Iğdır FK from Manisa FK on 10 January 2025 — a left-footed striker. He was loaned to Menemen FK in 2025-26; that loan ended on 30 June 2026 and he returned to the squad. His biggest strength is the goalscoring ability he showed at a young age (7 goals on loan at Somaspor); the key thing to track is that concrete performance data at Iğdır FK and Menemen FK is scarce in open sources.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Arda Çolak |
| Date of birth | 8 December 2004 |
| Age | 21 |
| Place of birth | Manisa, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkey |
| Primary position | Striker |
| Shirt number | — |
| Current club | Iğdır FK (10 January 2025) |
| Contract status | Until 30 June 2027 |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | Manisaspor / Manisa FK | Manisa, 2014-2022 |
| Loan | Somaspor | Turkish lower divisions, 2023-24 — 7 goals |
| International | Turkey U20 | 2 caps |
| 2025 | Iğdır FK | TFF 1. Lig — 2.5-year deal |
| 2025-26 (loan) | Menemen FK | Turkish lower divisions |
| 2026-present | Iğdır FK | TFF 1. Lig — back in squad |
Çolak came through the Manisaspor and Manisa FK academies before signing a professional contract in 2022. He stood out with 7 goals during a loan spell at Somaspor and was capped for Turkey’s U20 side. He signed a 2.5-year deal with Iğdır FK on 10 January 2025, then went on loan to Menemen FK; that loan ended on 30 June 2026 and he returned to the Iğdır FK squad.
Playing Style & Assessment
Çolak is a striker known for his 1.95m height and left-footed finishing, having already shown goalscoring ability at a young age.
Strengths
- Goalscoring ability at a young age — 7 goals on loan at Somaspor points to natural finishing potential as a striker.
- Physical height advantage — At 1.95m, he has a natural edge in aerial duels.
- International pedigree — Being capped for Turkey U20 marks him as a top prospect for his age group.
Development Areas
- Missing Menemen FK loan data — His match/goal statistics during the loan spell couldn’t be found in open sources.
- No concrete form at Iğdır FK — There’s no match data yet from the first team.
Level Projection
Verdict: A development/rotation striker candidate in TFF 1. Lig. The goalscoring ability and physical profile shown at a young age carry medium-term starter potential.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | Development transfer |
| Primary role | Striker |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Goalscoring ability at a young age |
| Key risk | Missing Menemen FK loan data |
| Scout verdict | Worth another season of tracking |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Arda Çolak? A young left-footed striker who came through the Manisa FK academy and moved to Iğdır FK.
When did Arda Çolak join Iğdır FK? On 10 January 2025, on a 2.5-year deal from Manisa FK.
Sources & Methodology
This profile 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.
- Milliyet — Iğdır FK add Arda Çolak to the squad
- Ajansspor — Manisa FK’s young talent agrees with Iğdır FK
- Transfermarkt — Arda Çolak player profile (2026-27 season)
