Black Stars defender, Nicholas Opoku
Black Stars defender, Nicholas Opoku has delivered a solid and consistent performance in the 2025/2026 Turkish Super Lig, with the numbers highlighting his importance Kasimpasa.
Nicholas Opoku has featured in 17 matches, accumulating 1,530 minutes, as Kasimpasa secured four clean sheets, despite facing strong opposition — including five teams currently in the league’s top six.
The team have conceded 22 goals, averaging 1.29 per game, but notably, Opoku has committed zero errors leading to shots or goals, underlining his reliability.
Defensively, the centre-back has been heavily involved, recording 125 clearances, an average of 7.35 per game, while winning 71 ground duels and 36 aerial duels.
He has also made 25 tackles, 10 interceptions, and blocked 12 shots, showing his all-round defensive contribution. Opponents have dribbled past him just 15 times, less than once per game.
On the ball, Opoku has shown composure and efficiency, completing 618 of 697 passes for an 89 percent success rate.
He averages 55.1 touches per game and contributes to build-up play with 2.6 accurate long balls per match as well as 22 accurate chipped passes.
Overall, the statistics point to a defender combining defensive discipline, aerial strength and calm distribution, reinforcing Opoku’s value to Kasimpasa throughout the season.
