Inter- Games
- 12
- 9 starts
- Minutes
- 647
- 54 a game
- Goals
- 3
- 1.5 xG
- Assists
- 0
- 2.1 xA
Player profile
590 min · vs 165 central midfielders · 3 Nov 2026 · Method
Archetype: Elite creative deep playmaker
Çalhanoglu runs Inter's play: he creates more chances than almost any central midfielder, sets up quality ones, shoots often and has 3 Serie A goals. He also wins the ball back well. The gaps are in the air and in duels. From 590 minutes.
Key strengths
Creates chances. Key passes 3.51 per 90, top 1% of central midfielders, with xA 0.28 (top 4%).
Scores and shoots. Goals 0.46 per 90 (top 5%) and shots 2.44 (top 4%).
Moves it forward. Passes into the final third 9.76 per 90, top 10%.
Wins it back. Recoveries 6.25 per 90, top 14%.
Areas for development
Weak in the air. Aerials won 0.30 per 90, 22nd percentile.
Loses duels. Duels won 47.8%, 33rd percentile.
Similar players
- Fabián Ruiz Paris Saint-GermainShots 96 v 98 and chances created 98 v 92.
- Vítinha Paris Saint-GermainExpected assists 96 v 93 and goals 95 v 90.
- Manu Koné RomaGoals 95 v 92 and pass accuracy 83 v 80.
Key strengths, areas for development and similar players
Key strengths
Creates chances. Key passes 3.51 per 90, top 1% of central midfielders, with xA 0.28 (top 4%).
Scores and shoots. Goals 0.46 per 90 (top 5%) and shots 2.44 (top 4%).
Moves it forward. Passes into the final third 9.76 per 90, top 10%.
Wins it back. Recoveries 6.25 per 90, top 14%.
Areas for development
Weak in the air. Aerials won 0.30 per 90, 22nd percentile.
Loses duels. Duels won 47.8%, 33rd percentile.
Similar players
- Fabián Ruiz Paris Saint-GermainShots 96 v 98 and chances created 98 v 92.
- Vítinha Paris Saint-GermainExpected assists 96 v 93 and goals 95 v 90.
- Manu Koné RomaGoals 95 v 92 and pass accuracy 83 v 80.
Against 171 central midfielders
Against the rest
How to read it. Each number is a percentile: the share of central midfielders with 450+ minutes this player beats on that measure. 90 means better than 90 out of every 100; 50 is the middle.80+ top fifth50 to 79 above the middleunder 50 below the middle
Top fifth in 8 of 15 measures.
Touches, shots and positions
On the pitch
Busiest in the their half, left (13%), average spot centre, middle third. Hover or tap a zone.
Own thirdMiddle thirdFinal third
Own third 20%, Middle third 53%, Final third 27%
Brighter means more touches. The dot is the average spot. Attacking to the right.
By competition
The season
| Competition | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | xG | npxG | xA | Shots | Key passes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 8 | 404 | 3 | 0 | 1.13 | 0.34 | 1.30 | 9 | 19 | 7.68 |
| Champions League | 4 | 243 | 0 | 0 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.76 | 7 | 5 | 7.22 |
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