André Onana, a pillar of Trabzonspor's defensive wall
Trabzonspor are relying on a particularly solid defence to stay in the title race, and André Onana is among those tasked with maintaining that solidity. After 11 league games, the Turkish club have conceded just eight goals and kept six clean sheets.
A defensive record that makes the difference
The figures reflect the solidity shown by the Claret and Blues. Having conceded just eight goals, Trabzonspor have the best defensive record in Süper Lig, ahead of Fenerbahçe (10 goals), Beşiktaş (12), Galatasaray and Amed (15 each).
This collective performance puts Onana in a team where defensive discipline is a priority. The Cameroonian goalkeeper must therefore help maintain that consistency from one match to the next.
Onana at the heart of the club's ambitions
Trabzonspor are at their most impressive in front of their home fans. The club have won all five of their home games, scoring 15 goals and conceding just one. Their away form has been less consistent: three wins, one draw and two defeats in six matches. Trabzonspor have scored 11 goals and conceded seven on the road. However, their 2-0 win away to Alanyaspor in the 11th round allowed the team to keep another clean sheet.
With 25 points, 26 goals scored and a goal difference of +18, Trabzonspor sit second in the table after 11 rounds. Defensive solidity has become an important asset in the title race. For André Onana and his teammates, the challenge now is to maintain this high standard, particularly away from home, in order to sustain their current momentum.