Işık Kaan Arslan Sarıyer Scout Report
Işık Kaan Arslan
Quick Answer
A centre-back who came through Galatasaray’s academy, he agreed a move to Sarıyer in June 2026 after completing last season with 27 league appearances for Boluspor. It is something of a homecoming – he was previously loaned to Sarıyer by Galatasaray in 2022.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Işık Kaan Arslan |
| Date of birth | Unknown |
| Age | 25 |
| Place of birth | Unknown |
| Nationality | Turkey |
| Primary position | Centre-back |
| Shirt number | 24 |
| Current club | Sarıyer (June 2026) |
| Contract status | Unknown |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Academy | Galatasaray | Developed as a centre-back |
| 17 August 2022 | Sarıyer (loan) | Loaned from Galatasaray for one season |
| Later spell | Boluspor | Joined on a permanent transfer, made 27 league appearances |
| June 2026 | Sarıyer | Left Boluspor and rejoined Sarıyer |
Işık Kaan Arslan is a 25-year-old centre-back who came through Galatasaray’s academy. He was loaned to Sarıyer by Galatasaray in 2022 before later moving permanently to Boluspor. Having made 27 league appearances for Boluspor last season, he returned to Sarıyer on a permanent basis in June 2026. Note: he was left out of GegenSports’ Boluspor scout series during that club’s summer 2026 squad clear-out; this report covers his new spell at Sarıyer.
Playing Style & Assessment
A physical, positionally disciplined centre-back profile with a Galatasaray academy background.
Strengths
- Familiarity with the club — Having played there before should speed up his adaptation
- League experience — Gained experience through 27 league appearances for Boluspor last season
Development Areas
- Limited public statistics — Detailed performance data is scarce
- Young age — At 25, still on a development curve
Level Projection
Verdict: Expected to quickly find minutes in defence thanks to his familiarity with the club.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | TFF 1st League standard |
| Primary role | Centre-back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | Familiarity with the club |
| Key risk | Limited public statistics |
| Scout verdict | A low-risk, positive homecoming transfer given his familiarity with the club. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Işık Kaan Arslan play for Sarıyer before? Yes, he spent a loan season there in 2022 from Galatasaray.
Where did he join Sarıyer from? He transferred from Boluspor in June 2026.
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.
- ajansspor.com
- boluolay.com
- sporx.com
- transfermarkt.com.tr
