Nicholas Opoku has continued to impress in the 2025/26 Turkish Super Lig, proving why he is regarded as one of the most consistent Ghanaian defenders in Europe.
In the ongoing 2025/2026 football season, Nicholas Opoku has started in all 13 of Kasimpasa’s matches and hasn’t been substituted in any of the games he has played.
Despite Kasimpasa’s struggles in the Turkish Super Lig, Opoku’s reliability and consistency have made him coach Shota Arveladze’s go-to defender.
Defensive Masterclass
Opoku has averaged 6.2 ratings facing top opposition including Antalyaspor, Trabzonspor, Gaziantep, Karagümrük, Fenerbahce, Rizespor, Konyaspor, Eyüpspor, and Beşiktaş, five of which are currently in the top six of the league standings.
Across these games, he has made 90 clearances, 20 tackles, 6 interceptions, and won 58 ground duels and 29 aerial duels. He has also blocked 10 shots and has committed zero errors leading to shots or goals.
Nicholas Opoku impresses in Kasimpasa’s hard-fought win against Alanyaspor
Passing and Ball Distribution
Opoku is not only solid defensively but also contributes effectively to his team’s build-up play. He has completed 514 of 571 passes, maintaining 90% passing accuracy, with 41 accurate passes per game.
He has averaged 61 touches per match, 3 accurate long balls, and 2.2 accurate chip passes per game, showcasing his ability to transition play from defense to attack.
Consistency across seasons
Opoku played in 27 of 34 games last season for Kasimpasa, missing only seven due to suspensions and injuries.
This season, he has maintained his fitness and form by playing every game, starting in all, and completing full matches.
His durability, combined with his defensive and passing contributions, make him a standout performer in the Super Lig and arguably the most consistent Ghanaian defender in European football right now.
With performances like these, Nicholas Opoku continues to prove that he is an indispensable figure for Kasimpasa, blending defensive solidity with smart distribution to help his team compete at the highest level in Turkey.
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