Yiğit Ali Buz Iğdır FK Scout Report
Yiğit Ali Buz
Quick Answer
Yiğit Ali Buz came through the Hatayspor academy and made 31 official appearances last season. He signed a 3+1-year deal with Iğdır FK from Hatayspor on 24 July 2026. His biggest strength is the high volume of matches he’s already logged at a young age; the key thing to track is his adaptation to TFF 1. Lig’s physical tempo.
Player Info Card
| Full name | Yiğit Ali Buz |
| Date of birth | 22 March 2007 |
| Age | 19 |
| Place of birth | Antakya, Hatay, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkey |
| Primary position | Centre-back |
| Shirt number | — |
| Current club | Iğdır FK (24 July 2026) |
| Contract status | 3+1-year deal |
Career History
| Period | Club | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | Hatay Büyükşehir Belediyespor / Hatayspor | Turkey |
| Career | Fethiyespor | Turkish lower divisions, 2023-2024 |
| 2024-2026 | Hatayspor | TFF 1. Lig — 31 official apps, 1 goal |
| 2026-present | Iğdır FK | TFF 1. Lig |
Buz came through the Hatay Büyükşehir Belediyespor and Hatayspor academies, with a short spell at Fethiyespor, before rising to Hatayspor’s first team. He made 31 official appearances last season, scoring once. He signed a 3+1-year deal with Iğdır FK on 24 July 2026.
Playing Style & Assessment
Buz is a young centre-back who has already built up a high match count, marked by positional discipline and combative strength.
Strengths
- High match count at a young age — 31 official appearances last season is a notable level of consistency for a 19-year-old centre-back.
- Academy-to-first-team progression — Rising to Hatayspor’s first team from the academy proves the coaching staff’s trust in him.
Development Areas
- Limited attacking output — Beyond 1 goal, he doesn’t show much direct attacking contribution, though that’s natural for the position.
- Adapting to a new league — Moving from Hatayspor to Iğdır FK means adjusting to a new defensive setup.
Level Projection
Verdict: A starting/rotation centre-back candidate in TFF 1. Lig. His high match count at a young age carries medium-term starter potential.
Sporting Director’s Note
| Current level | TFF 1. Lig starter / rotation |
| Primary role | Centre-back |
| Transfer cost | Data insufficient |
| Key strength | High match count at a young age |
| Key risk | Limited attacking output |
| Scout verdict | Should be watched live |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Yiğit Ali Buz? A centre-back who moved from Hatayspor to Iğdır FK.
When did Yiğit Ali Buz join Iğdır FK? On 24 July 2026, on a 3+1-year deal from Hatayspor.
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.
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- Transfermarkt — Yiğit Ali Buz player profile
