Douglas Tanque Iğdır FK Scout Report
Douglas Tanque
Quick Answer
Douglas Tanque is an experienced Brazilian striker who scored 15 goals in 29 games in Samsunspor’s 2022-23 TFF 1. Lig title win, added 10 goals in 19 games at Kocaelispor, and also played in Japan for Shimizu S-Pulse. After 12 goals and 2 assists in 28 games for Bandırmaspor last season, he signed a 2-year deal with Iğdır FK in 2026. His biggest strength is proven, consistent scoring at TFF 1. Lig level; the key thing to track is whether he can maintain that output at 32.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Douglas Tanque |
| Date of birth | Not confirmed |
| Age | 32 |
| Place of birth | Brazil |
| Nationality | Brazil |
| Primary position | Striker |
| Shirt number | — |
| Current club | Iğdır FK (2026) |
| Contract status | 2-year deal |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Career | Corinthians B / Ponte Preta / Guaratinguetá / Penapolense | Brazilian lower divisions |
| Career | Thespakusatsu Gunma / Albirex Niigata / Shimizu S-Pulse | Japan |
| Career | Paços de Ferreira | Portugal |
| 2022-23 | Samsunspor | TFF 1. Lig — 29 apps, 15 goals, title |
| Career | Kocaelispor | TFF 1. Lig — 19 apps, 10 goals |
| 2025-26 | Bandırmaspor | TFF 1. Lig — 28 apps, 12 goals, 2 assists |
| 2026-present | Iğdır FK | TFF 1. Lig |
Tanque came through Corinthians’ academy and several lower-division Brazilian clubs before playing in Japan for Thespakusatsu Gunma, Albirex Niigata and Shimizu S-Pulse. He arrived in Turkey with Samsunspor and scored 15 goals in 29 appearances in the 2022-23 title-winning campaign, playing a key role. He kept up consistent scoring at Kocaelispor and Bandırmaspor, netting 12 goals and 2 assists in 28 games for the latter last season. He signed a 2-year deal with Iğdır FK in 2026, a move that reportedly also drew interest from Antalyaspor.
Playing Style & Assessment
Tanque is a striker known for smart movement in the box, clinical finishing and full adaptation to TFF 1. Lig’s physical tempo. Maintaining a consistent scoring rate across multiple clubs points to a finishing ability that isn’t system-dependent.
Strengths
- Proven TFF 1. Lig scoring record — Back-to-back double-digit goal seasons at Samsunspor, Kocaelispor and Bandırmaspor show full adaptation to the league.
- Title-winning experience — 15 goals in Samsunspor’s 2022-23 title campaign proves his output in high-stakes matches.
- Multi-country career experience — Having played in Brazil, Japan, Portugal and Turkey points to broad tactical adaptability.
Development Areas
- Age — At 32, he’s in the second half of his career.
- Limited assist output — His assist numbers are low relative to his goal tally, pointing to a finishing-focused profile.
- Injury history unclear — Details on his fitness consistency over his career are scarce in open sources.
Level Projection
Verdict: A likely starting striker in TFF 1. Lig. His consistent scoring record could directly boost the club’s attack.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | TFF 1. Lig starter |
| Primary role | Striker |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Proven TFF 1. Lig scoring record |
| Key risk | Age |
| Scout verdict | High-priority watch |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Douglas Tanque? A Brazilian striker who scored 15 goals in Samsunspor’s title-winning season and now plays for Iğdır FK.
When did Douglas Tanque join Iğdır FK? In 2026, on a 2-year deal from Bandırmaspor.
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.
- Gazete Vatan — Samsunspor’s former scorer moves to Iğdır FK
- Bandırma Manşet — Douglas Tanque agrees deal with Iğdır spor
- Sözcü — Douglas Tanque returns to Turkey
