Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah has continued to garner praise for his exceptional performance in the Turkish League. He was recently named the best player of matchweek 6 for the 2026-2027 season, as announced by beIN Sports. This recognition comes after his outstanding display in Trabzonspor's 4-0 win over Galatasaray, one of the most notable matches of the matchweek.
In the match against Galatasaray, Salah made a significant impact by scoring a hat-trick and providing an assist, directly contributing to all four of Trabzonspor's goals. He opened the scoring in the fourth minute, then assisted Saviolu for the second goal. Salah scored his second goal in the 44th minute and completed his hat-trick with a fourth goal in the 80th minute. This impressive performance led Trabzonspor to a convincing victory over Galatasaray.
With this win, Trabzonspor accumulated 10 points after six matchweeks. Salah's individual performance was also noteworthy, as he received a perfect 10 out of 10 rating from Sofa Score, reflecting his substantial influence on the match. According to match data, Salah scored three goals, provided one assist, and had four shots, with three of them on target. He also successfully completed three out of four attempted dribbles.
Salah's impressive display against Galatasaray was not an isolated incident, as he has consistently performed well since joining Trabzonspor. He has now scored seven goals in the Turkish League after six matchweeks, adding two assists to his tally. These statistics have positioned him as one of the top performers in the league.
Salah's selection as the best player of matchweek 6 was accompanied by his inclusion in the ideal team of the matchweek. He was joined by other prominent players from various teams, highlighting his standing among the league's top stars. The ideal team of matchweek 6 featured a mix of defensive, midfield, and attacking players who had exceptional performances.
The ideal team of matchweek 6, featuring Salah, was as follows: Goalkeeper Yahia Fofana (Caykur Rizespor); Defenders Mustafa Eskelich (Trabzonspor), Lumbard Delova (Adana Demirspor), Nehad Moukakesh (Erzurumspor), and Archie Brown (Fenerbahce); Midfielders Berkan Koutlo (Kocaelispor), Erfan Kan Kahveci (Fenerbahce), Mohamed Salah (Trabzonspor), and Mason Greenwood (Fenerbahce); Forwards Gift Orban (Adana Demirspor) and Vedat Muriqi (Fenerbahce).
Currently, Mohamed Salah is leading the Turkish League's top scorer chart with seven goals, tied with Gift Orban of Adana Demirspor. His consistent performances have made him a key player for Trabzonspor and a standout figure in the league. As the season progresses, Salah's contributions will likely continue to be crucial for his team's success.
Key points
- Mohamed Salah scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in Trabzonspor's 4-0 win over Galatasaray.
- Salah was named the best player of matchweek 6 in the Turkish League.
- Mohamed Salah is currently leading the Turkish League's top scorer chart with seven goals.
